Agricultural Prices

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Locust plagues could cost Australia billions With spring heralding warmer weather, scientists say conditions are ripe for millions of locust eggs to hatch in parts of Australia's south-east. SA wine industry faces slow recovery The specialist wine counsellor with South Australia's Rural Financial Counselling Service says restoring the supply and demand balance in the industry will not automatically mean better prices. Warracknabeal to produce export grade sultanas Some dried fruit growers will receive $2,000 a tonne for their sultanas this season - the highest prices in 10 years. Value of farming land drops by 20-40pc The value of horticultural properties around Mildura has continued to slide in the latest official council revaluation. Producers consider sheep over cattle Great southern cattle farmers say they are considering a move to farming sheep as the price of beef stagnates. Global grain prices tipped to climb further Grain traders are predicting international grain prices will continue to rise in the coming months. For sale signs go up as milk business sours There is renewed debate about foreign land ownership as struggling Tasmanian dairy farmers look to sell their land. Analysts predict sugar price rise Sugar analysts expect the world price will continue to trend upwards, despite a slight drop late last week. Beef producers to hold industry crisis forum A central Queensland cattle producer says the Australian beef industry is in crisis. Milk price recovery slow There are signs of a recovery in farm gate milk prices but many Tasmanian dairy farmers say they still are not meeting the cost of production.