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Farm investments facing biggest shakeup in decades

Australian agriculture is facing a wave of restructures, asset sales and strategic reviews as a seven-year tax change notice period expires. Duncan Bedford, a

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Fire ant hot spots in South-East Queensland feel the heat

Some of South-East Queensland’s fire ant hot spots have seen a more than 80 percent decrease in numbers, as authorities work to have Australia fire ant-free in six

Queensland tax rules stifling super fund farm investment

Queensland’s land tax settings are inadvertently discouraging Australian superannuation funds from investing in agriculture, a leading tax specialist says. Duncan

Farmers facing 70% drop in profits in 2026-27

Australian Farmers are facing a 70 percent drop in profits next financial year off the back of higher costs and lower production. Australian Bureau of Agricultural and

Winter crops impacted by weather and high costs

Australia’s winter crop is expected to be reduced this year off the back of mixed weather and increased input costs. Queensland is expected to have the biggest

Family businesses may be facing fundamental tax changes

Wealthy intergenerational family businesses fear that impending tax changes might have significant structuring implications, and could potentially lead to de facto death

150,000ha of farmland lost in SEQ over 25 years

By Shane Rodgers Almost 150,000 hectares of farmland has been lost in South-East Queensland over the past 25 years, according to a new report on the region’s food

Australia can no longer take its food security for granted

By Anja Bless and Milena Bojovic Australia has long been proud of its food production. The nation produces enough to feed 75 million people – and exports 70 percent of

Prosecco conceded but feta kept in new EU trade deal

By Hazel Moir Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, this week Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and

Sugar farmers facing global pressures and weak prices

By Chris Punzell The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, yet overshadowed by a persistent global

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