Agriculture & Horticulture Briefing: Aug 16 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 16 Aug 2026 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 10th August - Sun 16th August 2026
Recent developments in Australia's agriculture sector highlight significant shifts and challenges. A divergence in corn and soybean prices signals a potential inflection point, impacting trading strategies. Meanwhile, farms in Swan Hill face hefty fines for employing unlicensed labor, emphasizing the industry's strict compliance requirements.
Pollination costs are set to soar towards $300 per hive as the varroa mite crisis unfolds, prompting growers to brace for shortages. In a positive twist, a NSW winery is innovatively integrating sheep and solar energy to enhance profitability, showcasing sustainable practices. Additionally, Inghams is investing $50 million in new poultry breeder farms in Victoria, indicating a strong commitment to expanding production capabilities.
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Sheep, solar and wine: The unlikely formula helping this winery boost profits
SmartCompany 12 Aug 2026, 11:24pmA NSW winery is combining solar, sheep and sustainable farming practices to cut costs and build new revenue streams from renewable energy. The post Sheep, solar and wine: The unlikely formula helping this winery boost profits appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Corn/Soybeans pair trade: short-term divergence at an inflection point
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Farms and unlicensed labour hire company face huge fines in exploitation case
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 14 Aug 2026, 7:00amGrowers warned 'no excuse' for using unlicensed operators
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Pollination costs surge toward $300 a hive as industry prepares for shortages
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 13 Aug 2026, 7:00amGrowers urged to be ready as full impact of varroa begins to be felt
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Inghams invests $50m in new Victorian poultry breeder farms
Inside FMCG 11 Aug 2026, 4:47amProTen will oversee the development of the facilities, while Inghams will assume operational management upon completion. The post Inghams invests $50m in new Victorian poultry breeder farms appeared first on Inside FMCG.