News Articles

Agribusiness 05 Nov 2020

Harvest Road appoints CEO

Andrew Forrest's Harvest Road has appointed former Mrs Mac's pies boss Paul Slaughter to lead the agribusiness group as it plans for expansion.

Financial Services 31 Aug 2020

Key role for Hartman driving Tattarang plans

As the chief investment officer at Andrew Forrest's private company, 34-year-old John Hartman oversees a very large, extraordinarily diverse and fast-growing portfolio.

Agribusiness 09 Jul 2020

Forrests fork out $30m for Jubilee and Quanbuan

Andrew and Nicola Forrest-backed Tattarang will pay $30 million to acquire two major pastoral stations in the Kimberley, increasing its already extensive Harvest Road investments.

Agribusiness 14 May 2020

Minderoo Group becomes Tattarang

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have rebranded their private company as Tattarang, with the change of name coming soon after several board and executive changes.

Special Reports 20 Apr 2020

Agriculture emerges as safe haven

SPECIAL REPORT: Institutional investor interest is continuing to grow in WA's agricultural sector, unaffected by the global uncertainty of the novel coronavirus crisis.

Agribusiness 25 Feb 2020

Harvest Road adds Albany oysters to expanding menu

Andrew Forrest is increasing the scope of his agricultural investment vehicle, Harvest Road Group, reaching an agreement to acquire Albany oyster farm Ocean Foods International.

Special Reports 03 Feb 2020

Private companies deliver strong growth

Private companies and not-for-profit businesses play a prominent role in the West Australian economy, with annual revenue at the top 20 exceeding $32 billion, according to data compiled by Business News.

Agribusiness 07 Jan 2020

Harvest Road makes progress on $51m feedlot plan

Andrew Forrest's agricultural investment vehicle Harvest Road Group has taken a major step towards building Western Australia's biggest cattle feeding facility, with plans recently lodged for approval by planning authorities.

Agribusiness 24 Apr 2019

Forrests’ agribusiness profits surge

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's agricultural investment company, Harvest Road Group, has reported a big surge in annual profit to $7 million after a restructure combined the family's expansive pastoral stations with their Harvey Beef business.

Special Reports 08 Apr 2019

Infrastructure investment, marketing to grow agribusiness

Major WA agribusinesses plan new investments to create scale and efficiency, while smaller operators are cooperating to access new markets with niche products.

Agribusiness 19 Dec 2018

$50m Harvey Beef expansion plan

Andrew Forrest's agribusiness portfolio is set for a big expansion, with his Harvest Road Group planning a 60,000 head per year cattle development worth up to $50 million in the wheatbelt.

Agribusiness 19 Dec 2016

Agribusinesses beef up numbers

A period of strong cattle prices has boosted Western Australia's largest pastoral companies, with the state's four biggest cattle-focused plays increasing revenue about 9 per cent to $1 billion in their most recent annual reports.

Mining 28 Nov 2016

Forrest’s rich Fortescue returns

SPECIAL REPORT: When Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest received his most recent dividend cheque from the company, it brought the total paid out to entities he controls during the past five years to nearly $600 million.

Appointments 16 Feb 2016

Hood leaves Minderoo

Minderoo Group chief investment officer Aaron Hood has resigned from the company to take up a new position at a Melbourne-based private equity firm.

Mining 26 Oct 2015

Puzzle over FMG share holdings

Fortescue Metals Group is home to two of Western Australia's wealthiest company directors, or so it was believed until a surprise disclosure last month.

Appointments 06 Aug 2015

Impact Minerals appoints Minderoo CIO to its board

Impact Minerals has appointed Aaron Hood as a non-executive director. It follows Minderoo Group investing $7.3m, through its mining investment vehicle Squadron Resources.

Agribusiness 23 Feb 2015

Ag property a good buy

Demand for Western Australian agricultural property assets is expected to run hot throughout 2015, with offshore buyers not expected to be deterred by new rules for foreign investment in farmland.

Agribusiness 10 Dec 2014

China FTA no game-changer: Rabobank

Australia's free trade agreement with China is likely to deliver significant benefits to agricultural exporters but the gains will be mainly indirect and apparent over the longer term, a report by Rabobank has concluded.

Appointments 27 Nov 2014

Forrest recruits top finance exec

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Group has recruited finance executive Aaron Hood to take charge of its expanding commercial investment activities.

Deals 22 Aug 2014

Asian flavour to food sector interest

Opportunities in the huge markets to Australia's north are driving greater corporatisation of the agriculture sector.

Agribusiness 02 Jul 2014

Rinehart follows Forrest into cattle stations

Gina Rinehart has followed fellow iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest's lead and expanded her interests to include cattle farming, reportedly spending $40 million on a half-stake in two cattle stations

Agribusiness 02 May 2014

Forrest's Minderoo buys Harvey Beef

Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Group has emerged as the surprise buyer of the state's largest beef processor, Harvey Beef, quashing speculation that the company would be sold to Chinese interests.

05 Dec 2013

Morning Headlines

Case for Forge court action

Special Reports 04 Apr 2012

Private equity on the march in WA but deals scarce

Private equity funds are scouring Western Australia, looking to invest in local businesses but only a handful of deals have been completed.

Government 15 Jun 2009

Harmony Capital acquires Harvey Beef

Private equity fund Harmony Capital has moved to full ownership of the state's largest meatworks, Harvey Beef, after buying out partners Elders and Stark Investments.

11 Mar 2009

Harvey Beef dramas raise viability concerns

ICONIC meat processor Harvey Beef is sending shockwaves through the South West for the second time this decade as its private equity owners grapple with the viability of the business.

Government 11 Feb 2009

Monopoly leading beef prices higher

Cattle lobby says uncertainty around Harvey Beef is exacerbating the issue.

04 Feb 2008

Harvey Beef acquires Fremantle City Processors

Harvey Industries Group, trading as Harvey Beef, has acquired the business assets of meat processing company Fremantle City Processors Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

01 Nov 2007

Harvey Beef appoints new CEO

Harvey Industries Group, trading as Harvey Beef, has appointed chief financial officer Michael Rapattoni to the role of Chief Executive Officer, the company has announced.

13 Mar 2006

New owners take control at Harvey Beef

New owners have today taken control of the state's largest beef processor, Harvey Beef.

News Articles for Harvest Road Group

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark