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Asian demand boosting $19 billion horticulture industry

Rising Asian demand is boosting Australia’s horticulture industry, as water security issues loom large for key crop. ANZ latest Agri lnFocus report predicts the

Push to speed up investment in Queensland regions

A new Queensland entity has been established to accelerate investment in the state’s regions. The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) has announced the creation of the

ACCC sets sights on Aussie vegetable cartel

Four Australian fresh food producers have been accused of acting as a cartel when supplying to ALDI over a six-year period. Australian Competition and Consumer

Business lands new brand to enhance opportunities

Queensland has launched a new business brand to attract international investment. State Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Minister Ros Bates said the new brand,

Seven Australian business facts with a Taylor Swift twist

The latest data dump from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has thrown up some interesting facts about the state of the country’s business sector, including

Confidence drops in Queensland’s rural industries

The confidence of Queensland’s primary producers has dropped off the back of higher costs and government policy decisions. The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery

$1 million fine sour grapes for exporter

An Australian grape exporter has been fined more than a million dollars after falsifying paperwork when sending product to New Zealand. Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity,

Primary goal is a $30 billion industry by 2030

A six-month consultation process has shaped a 25-year blueprint for Queensland’s primary producers. Premier David Crisafulli said Prosper 2050 was the state’s

Small business backs training incentives plan

Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across

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