Agriculture & Horticulture Update: Feb 8 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 8 Feb 2026 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 2nd February - Sun 8th February 2026
Phibro Animal Health has reported a strong Q2 2026 performance, surpassing forecasts and driving a notable surge in its stock price, highlighting investor confidence in the animal health sector. Meanwhile, the Fitzgerald family has transformed their chilli farming venture into a $6.2 million business, showcasing the potential for growth in niche agricultural markets.
In response to rising living costs, an $11 million billboard campaign aims to promote vegetables as an affordable option, addressing low consumption rates and supporting struggling growers. Additionally, a devastating fire in Victoria has left a farmer and restaurateur determined to rebuild, emphasizing the resilience of the agricultural community. However, NSW's new land tax policies are drawing criticism from small vineyard owners, who feel penalized for their efforts to innovate and diversify.
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'The farm is my heart': farmer and restaurateur vows to rebuild from the ashes
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 3 Feb 2026, 6:30amVictoria's Longwood fire destroyed the farm that supplies the fruit and vegetables to acclaimed Melbourne restaurant, Da Noi.
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Earnings call transcript: Phibro Animal Health beats Q2 2026 forecasts, stock surges
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As cost-of-living bites, $11m billboard blitz promotes veg as affordable option
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 5 Feb 2026, 6:00amOutdoor advertising campaign aims to tackle low consumption and boost struggling growers' bottom lines.
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NSW “land tax grab” leaves small vineyard with five-year bill
SmartCompany 1 Feb 2026, 10:05pmWinemaker Ian Napier says the state government's "avaricious land tax grab" is penalising producers for exactly what they're encouraged to do: innovate and diversify. The post NSW “land tax grab” leaves small vineyard with five-year bill appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Heat is on for Fitzgeralds who are blazing a trail in chilli production
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 8 Feb 2026, 6:00amWhat started as farmers market stall has grown into a $6.2 million business.