The skills that agribusiness needs: Amazon boss
What are the skills our education systems should be delivering for the future of agribusiness? Rachael Neumann, head of Australia and NZ startups for Amazon Web Services throws out the challenge.
Tag: agribusiness
Crop production hit by unfavourable seasonal conditions
In its Australian crop report – February 2020, ABARES says production prospects for summer crops in Queensland and northern New South Wales remain well below average.
New WA barley variety released
A WA industry consortium has released a new-generation barley variety offering strong malting rates in comparison to other competitors.
Average wine export values up on lower volumes
Exceptional growth in demand for Australian fine wine saw the total value of wine exports grow by 3 per cent to A$2.91 billion in the 12 months to December 2019.
Pacific Seeds completes Australian-first $2.4 million custom seed processing line
Market leader Pacific Seeds has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art $2.4 million processing plant, custom-built to facilitate growing demand from customers and provide the highest quality product to the market.
World food prices dip in August
Global food prices declined in August 2019, driven by sharp falls in the prices of staple cereals and sugar, according to a report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Aussie horticulture exports hit record high
The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time – a 27 per cent increase on the 2017-2018 financial year, according to new data.
Mandatory permits for cut flowers and foliage imports
From 1 September 2019, shipments of cut flowers and foliage from Kenya, Colombia and Ecuador produced using a systems approach will not be allowed entry to Australia without a valid import permit.
Regenerating agriculture: Pacific Seeds’ new chapter
Pacific Seeds has unveiled a new vision for its 57th year in business, with an even greater focus on agricultural innovation, research and adapting for climate change.
Six new Aussie start-ups chosen to accelerate food innovation
Mars Food Australia has selected six innovative food start-ups to take part in the inaugural SEEDS OF CHANGE™ Accelerator program.
Five varieties of the spice of life in Northern Australia trial
A new project will test if Northern Australia has the potential to step into the global spice trade worth $12 billion annually.