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Bonza Aviation Pty Ltd (Administrators appointed)
Richard Albarran, Kathleen Vouris, Brent Kijurina and Cameron Shaw were appointed Administrators of the Company on 30 April 2024 pursuant to Section 436A of the Corporations Act 2001 ("the Act") by a resolution of the directors of the Company. The purpose of the appointment of an Administrator is to allow an independent insolvency practitioner to take control of the Company during which creditors' claims are put on hold.
Mango growers angers rise of government funding inequities: AMIA
Mango growers on the Atherton Tablelands have been facing severe challenges due to the catastrophic effects of Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which occurred in December 2023. The industry has experienced significant setbacks ... necessitating a call for fair disaster recovery support ... The disparity in recovery funding between the agricultural sector and other industries, notably tourism, has sparked significant concern and mistrust among growers.
New resource collates Aus Ag sustainability legislation & regulation: Australian Farm Institute
A new database has been launched to provide people working in Australian agriculture a clearer view of compliance expectations regarding sustainability and ESG activities. The Sustainability-related Regulations Database (SR-Database) provides information on current Australian legislation and regulation relevant to the sustainability of the agricultural industry.
Reports of a catastrophe in the jarrah forest have been greatly exaggerated (after Mark Twain): Frank Batini
Frank Batini. I have observed patterns of foliage scorch, some tree deaths and then recovery in the northern jarrah forest for 22 years. These can be readily explained in terms of soil depth, water-holding capacity, winter rainfall and summer drought ... My hypothesis is that this forest has repeatedly shown resilience to drought ... This is the “good news”, as opposed to the alarmism of other commentators.
Enough talk – just do it: Canegrowers
The time for talking is over! Immediate, large-scale, effective action is what’s required if we’re to have any hope of halting the march of Red Imported Fire Ants, CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens has said.
Cobb & Co Festival ticketing and program release – Celebrating the centenary of an Australian icon
Organisers of the Centenary celebrations for Outback Queensland’s last horse-drawn Cobb & Co mail coach have today announced the full ten-day program for the Cobb & Co Festival – with tickets to the event also going on-sale for the first time today ... The Cobb & Co Festival will run from Friday August 16 through to Sunday August 25 in the Maranoa region...
Llamas quarantine journey expands local gene pool: DAFF
Some long necks were seen parading around Australia’s quarantine facility recently with the arrival of 5 llamas to our shores ... “After a significant search, I selected these animals for their quality and genetic diversity,” said importer Jane Ackland of Everlong Llamas. She said llamas haven’t entered Australia from the USA since the mid-1990s.
Australian cattle market “in balance”, but price upside potential ahead – Rabobank Beef Seasonal Outlook 2024
Australia’s cattle market is sitting in a "state of balance" – with improved beef production waiting on an increase in demand – but an upside in prices is expected towards the end of the year, Rabobank says in its Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2024. The current absence of any strong demand – along with a higher herd inventory, with no real liquidation or rebuilding urgency...
Bonza statement: Tim Jordan, CEO
Bonza has temporarily suspended services due to be operated today (Tuesday 30th April), as discussions are currently underway regarding the ongoing viability of the business. We apologise to our customers who are impacted by this and we’re working as quickly as possible to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market.
Rabobank semi-annual global fertiliser outlook: The quest for recovering lost demand
A recent Rabobank report highlights a complex scenario for the global fertiliser market – fertiliser costs are down, but so are commodity prices, squeezing farmers’ margins. Demand for certain fertilisers, such as phosphates, is experiencing a downturn.
