Part of Tattarang, we’re a vertically integrated agricultural investment company bringing Australia’s best produce to domestic and international markets. “We have on many occasions over the past five years attempted to explain the project to the traditional owners, but some of those responsible for management of their interest have unfortunately not afforded us the opportunity to do that,” Mr Hartman said. A suspect new case of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) has been detected on a Tully Valley banana property in Far North Queensland. "Our mission is to delight the world with WA's best produce. "We believe there are opportunities throughout the state for smart investment into water infrastructure in order to grow the state's herd. Minderoo Group's head of investment John Hartman told Farm Weekly that several loads of popular primal beef cuts and Harvey Beef retail-ready packaged cuts had been imported to China by Harvest Road, as part of the trial to direct supply highend restaurants and retailers. "We are always on the lookout for new opportunities to develop," he said. If there's a Brisbane storm on Saturday night, will the AFL grand final be delayed? Producers that fit that mould, I would not be surprised if they receive a significant amount of interest in their operation, especially if they've got good property, good cattle and they offer a size of investment that allows the investor, whether that be a high profile domestic or an overseas investor, a scalable opportunity.".

"It's a great bit of geographic, climatic diversity from our existing holdings in the Pilbara. "For our China-based trade customers it provides a convenient service, where we handle the logistics and allow them to pay for product in local currency," Mr Hartman said. Australia’s premier industry field day event, the 2015 Commonwealth Bank AgQuip.

AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). A Shire of Ashburton spokeswoman said the council found Minderoo failed to provide sufficient information on potential impacts to recreation, tourism, flora and fauna, stream flows, sand migration, and downstream water bodies. Head of agribusiness with global business advisory firm FTI Consulting Ben Waters said there's a fundamental shift which is making investment in agriculture attractive now, more so than it has been in the past. It follows Gina Rinehart's recent purchase of Fossil Downs in the Kimberley for around $30 million.

"What we need to do as a state, as an industry, is really work on how we develop the supply chain to increase the state's herd as a whole, increase the productive capacity of what we already have. Western Australian cattle stations are hot property, especially among mining magnates.

View John Hartman’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Mr Waters said the agribusiness investment interest is very protein focused across Australia. "As a sixth-generation farming family, 'best' for us means provenance, sustainability and traceability as well as craft and expertise. "If it's Harvest Road, it always ticks these boxes.". Harvest Road China manager Nick Hunt, originally from WA, is working in China distributing Harvey Beef products into Chinese restaurant, retailers and manufacturers. Harvest Road China has an office in Beijing with WA and local staff working with end customers such as restaurants, hotels and retailers. In a submission to the Shire, a Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation spokesperson said the Ashburton River was integral to ceremonial and ritual activities.

As Australia is a critical link in the global food supply chain, Harvest Road China, assisted by the Forrests' connections and long-lasting relationships in the mining sector, has gained trust and recognition across international markets and has established global export links across agricultural products. "Following the successful trials, the direct import and distribution of beef products within China will continue to grow with weekly shipments.". Andrew Forrest's new acquisition has increased Minderoo Group's total pastoral holdings to over one million hectares and the cattle herd to close to 30,000 head. Connecting Livestock Buyers & Sellers: Your one-stop shop for livestock news, reports and sale listings. He said when Minderoo purchased Harvey Beef in 2014, it conducted an extensive analysis of how beef was being traded into various markets.

"They were settled very early by the early explorers, as was Minderoo. "We're passionate about transparency and wanted to take an active role in our products' journey from farm to plate, tracking progress, monitoring standards and controlling quality every step of the way," he said. "If it stays at the protein level we'll see a very high level of interest across Australia. "We only work with partners who share our philosophy and ethics.". Mr Hartman said the the proposal was primarily for pastoral purposes, and its use seemed to be confused with unrelated projects. “It enables us to improve drought mitigation on the property and provide water to cattle year round. Minderoo Foundation’s purpose is to arrest unfairness and create opportunities to better the world Tattarang aims to deliver strong financial returns to support the work of Minderoo Foundation. “The proposal is likely to have an adverse impact on non-indigenous cultural heritage along the Ashburton River, which has a long history of use by Old Onslow and Onslow locals and visitors to the area.”. The managed aquifer recharge project involves building up to 10 “upside down leaky weirs” on the Ashburton River, which would recharge aquifers, enabling water to be drawn from bores.

This follows the success of recent trials of its retail ready Harvey Beef product range for the Chinese market.

Search thousands of classified ads ONLINE. “By recharging the aquifers, that enables us to use bores for pastoral activities across the 240,000ha station,” he said. Mr Waters believes interest in cattle properties is set to continue. Victoria may have recorded its first day of zero new cases since June 9, Live: Victorian Government says constitutional challenge to lockdown restrictions has no legal merit, Federal Police to contact ICAC over Western Sydney Airport land deal, Di spotted a man in a balaclava outside her house. Mr Hartman said he was really excited for the future of the industry. “Environmental impacts cannot be separated from the cultural heritage of the Thalanyji people and any impact on the natural environment of the Ashburton River cannot be supported in these circumstances.”. While beef was the starting point, the focus for Harvest Road was to continue to build up a portfolio of agricultural products - with a focus on vertical integration. Not anymore, Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to keep Epstein testimony secret, South Australia joins New Zealand travel bubble, eases Victorian hard border, Angry Anderson's son bashed to death by friend who 'felt possessed' after taking 10 ecstasy pills, court told, Liberal leadership tussles begin after ACT election loss, Asylum seeker 'unlawfully deprived' of liberty by Alan Tudge sues for false imprisonment, Argentina records 1 million coronavirus cases as second wave slams Latin America, Hotel quarantine inquiry seeks explanation from Sutton after emails contradict his evidence, Geelong's Tom Hawkins misses training session with sore throat ahead of grand final. "So good dirt and good cattle; they will be the priorities.

"It's all possible, it just takes time, investment and the right thinking.". The purchase price has not been disclosed. Minderoo Group's head of investment, John Hartman, said while the region was better known for its iron ore and cattle, the Group was positive fruit and vegetables could also be grown successfully. Our vision is to invest in infrastructure on those stations and to increase their holding capacity, said Mr Hartman.

A BTAC spokesman said approving the application would be premature, given the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee is proposing a review of the river’s status. John has 4 jobs listed on their profile. The concept supports Mr Forrest's vision of Australia supplying sustainable, high quality and ethically-grown agricultural produce to overseas markets. The country racing industry will be a big winner if the Palaszczuk government is re-elected with its promise to back Queensland Country Racing with a $35.2 million commitment. We also see a good level of interest in the cropping sector, both at a horticulture level and also at a course grains and oilseed level as well.

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Department of Water has approved the project, and plans have been subject to five years of stringent studies by independent hydrogeologists. “The project could support future horticulture, agricultural and/or pastoral projects, when and if, approvals are required, and are received.”. Weirs are designed specifically to be leaky. "At Harvest Road, we go all out to create iconic and inspirational products sought-after for their provenance, unique character, purity, quality and taste. Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Group is shaping up for a scrap with the Shire of Ashburton after councillors refused a construction permit for a world-first groundwater replenishment project involving the Ashburton River on Minderoo Station. CSIRO has been involved in studying the success of the first weir and the opportunity for similar systems elsewhere in Northern Australia.

Minderoo has an existing indigenous land-use agreement allowing use of the land for agricultural purposes. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. "We're certainly seeing a high level of interest in north Queensland and potentially a lot of that is driven by Queensland's more advance infrastructure with regards to access to ports and access to processing facilities.

The Shire of Ashburton has rejected the plan citing concerns including the impact on Aboriginal culture and lack of information, and has vowed to defend its decision should Minderoo appeal. Minderoo Group submitted an application to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to build 10 upside down “leaky weirs” along the river in an effort to boost groundwater recharge for existing agricultural use of the land.