Agriculture & Horticulture News: Aug 2 - Australia (5 stories)

Sunday, 2 Aug 2026 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia

Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 27th July - Sun 2nd August 2026

Fresh produce growers across Australia are set to benefit from a series of free workshops aimed at securing fairer deals with supermarkets, starting this week. This initiative is crucial as it empowers growers to negotiate better terms, potentially improving their profitability and sustainability in a challenging market.

In the coffee sector, a new $4 million program has been launched to enhance local production, highlighting the industry's significant growth potential. This investment could lead to increased domestic supply and reduced reliance on imports, bolstering the Australian coffee market.

Meanwhile, Agscent, a deeptech company specializing in livestock sensing technology, has successfully raised $5 million, more than doubling its valuation to $27 million. This funding will support its innovative AI platform, which could revolutionize livestock management by providing insights through chemical signatures in breath and air.

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