Longstanding family business MG Kailis Group has agreed to sell its WA fishing assets to Sea Harvest Group for $70 million, with Alex Kailis to lead the buyer's Australian branch.
Hancock Prospecting has struck agreements to sell eight cattle stations across Australia and is looking to sell two more but said it remains committed to the agriculture sector.
Australian Honey Ventures' medical-grade honey will be sold on pharmacy shelves in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, as the startup launches a capital raising.
The state's largest grain handler has been given the green light to build a $25 million rail loading facility, as it breaks ground on its new $50 million Kwinana fertiliser project.
Shares in Fremantle-based agribusiness Wellard were up as much as 37 per cent on news it could receive up to $16.5 million following a three-year contract dispute.
ASX-listed Mineral Commodities and Alterra have made changes to their boards, while new leaders have been appointed at Good Sammy Enterprises and Pan Pacific Perth.
CBH Group continued to be WA's dominant grain exporter in 2020-21 with 55 per cent market share, but production from the state fell below the level of New South Wales.
KB Australia's revenue was down $77 million in the 2020 calendar year after a drop in sales, but the seafood company still managed to post a $1.6 million profit.
An above average harvest and strong demand for grain has led CBH Group to record a surplus of $133.8 million, despite supply chain issues and material demurrage costs.
Andrew Forrest's agricultural investments vehicle will acquire New Norcia Farm as part of a $40 million move designed to underpin the expansion of its cattle and beef supply chain.
More back of boat western rock lobster will be available this December after the state government agreed to double the amount commercial fishers can sell from their landings.
Calls for the state government to rethink its process on an indigenous heritage bill are growing, with criticism from both the federal Greens and WA Liberals today.
Wide Open Agriculture has landed its first major distribution deal, signing an initial one-year agreement with Woolworths to carry the company's OatUP brand nationally.
Australia has made limited progress to restore its fish stocks despite having the governance capacity to do so, according to new research from the Minderoo Foundation.
The harvest of this year's record crop has been “stop-start” due to continued rain and cool conditions, leaving most of the grain still in the paddock.
Seafarms Group chair Ian Trahar has stepped down and the board has launched a review of the company's flagship development Project Sea Dragon after a delay in funding arrangements.
JBS Australia is acquiring Huon Aquaculture Group after shareholders voted in favour of the takeover, including Andrew Forrest who criticised the deal, citing animal welfare concerns.
Andrew Forrest says he will hold out on approving JBS Group's proposed takeover of Huon Aquaculture until JBS brings its animal welfare and sustainability commitments up to standard.
