Agriculture & Horticulture Briefing: Nov 30 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 24th November - Sun 30th November 2025
Australian startup Sea Forest, which produces a seaweed-based livestock feed additive to reduce methane emissions, has successfully debuted on the ASX, achieving a valuation of $112 million. The initial trading saw shares rise 20% above their offer price, highlighting strong investor interest in sustainable agricultural solutions.
In contrast, JPMorgan has downgraded CNH following Deere's outlook, indicating potential challenges for large agricultural demand. This shift signals a cautious market environment for major agricultural equipment manufacturers.
Meanwhile, perseverance has paid off for a small NSW olive grove, which has been awarded Australia's best olive oil, showcasing the potential for small producers to thrive despite initial setbacks. Additionally, growers are advised to stay vigilant against mirid pests, with new resources available for identification and crop protection strategies.
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Methane-busting livestock feed startup Sea Forest valued at $112 million ahead of ASX listing
SmartCompany 25 Nov 2025, 11:07pmSea Forest, an Australian livestock feed additive manufacturer using seaweed to slash livestock's methane emissions, will list on the ASX today. The post Methane-busting livestock feed startup Sea Forest valued at $112 million ahead of ASX listing appeared first on SmartCompany.
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JPM downgrades CNH as Deere outlook signals deeper pressure on large ag demand
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Methane-busting startup Sea Forest debuts on the ASX with a bang
SmartCompany 26 Nov 2025, 10:49pmShares in Sea Forest, an Australian livestock feed additive manufacturer using seaweed to cut methane emissions, traded 20% above its offer price after listing on the ASX. The post Methane-busting startup Sea Forest debuts on the ASX with a bang appeared first on SmartCompany.
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From total failure to top prize: NSW olive growers' perseverance pays off
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 30 Nov 2025, 6:00amSmall grove wins big with its oil
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Mirid invasion? Your guide to identification and crop protection
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 29 Nov 2025, 6:00amA practical guide to identifying and controlling mirids