Briefcase: SA business snippets

Welcome to Briefcase, a quick tour of announcements, awards and events showcasing the everyday exploits of SA businesses.

Elders shrugs off challenging year to post $122m profit

South Australian agribusiness Elders has reported a healthy statutory profit after tax of $122.9 million for 2019-20, an 80 per cent increase on the previous financial year.

Apple and pear growers reject push for GM-free Hills

UPDATED: Adelaide Hills apple and pear growers are pushing back against a move to bar genetically modified crops from the region, arguing that the right to use GM varieties in the future would help them keep up with competitors.

Padthaway winery uncorked for sale

Stonehaven Winery, which features a modern 12,000-tonne crushing facility, wine cellar and function centre, has hit the market.

Drought hits Elders' earnings

Elders’ net profit has slipped 3.7 per cent to $68.9 million, but its suite of new purchases has helped offset drought-ravaged cropping and wool volumes.

Ag-tech app solutions delivering better results for farmers

Ag-tech entrepreneur Oli Madgett is on a mission to make farmers’ tractors smarter.

Rural women at the forefront of resilient and sustainable farming

Veterinarian and third generation beef pastoralist Ellen Litchfield is heading to desert country in Africa to research leading ways to farm cattle with little rainfall.

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Elders to stop shipping live animals

Monday, September 12

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