Chris McLennan

Bacchus Marsh

National Agriculture Writer at Stock Journal

Australian Community Media national rural property writer. Views are my own.

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Articles

Almond giant cuts 2025 harvest estimates, share price dives

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Chris McLennan

Almonds are embroiled in the global trade war politics as well. File picture. The share price of Australian almond giant Select Harvests has slumped dramatically after being touted as a safe haven during the global trade upset.
Wool on the frontline in EU labelling battle, growers urged to join fight

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Chris McLennan

Woolgrowers have been called on to sign an online petition to fight against proposed labelling changes in the EU. File picture. Australia's 40,000 woolgrowers have been urged to sign a petition to press the European Union to give natural fibres fair treatment.
Buyer stakes a top dollar claim in a remote patch of paradise

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Chris McLennan

The Flinders Ranges has a special attraction for many people, not just SA residents. Pictures from Wardle Co.Some folk are still prepared to pay top dollar to get away from it all.
A dozen years later, the NT's latest cropping hope finally bears fruit

1 week ago | queenslandcountrylife.com.au | Chris McLennan

Celebration time for plant scientists who have been forced to wait more than a decade for this fruit to grow. Pictures from NT government. Here's one crop in development in northern Australia where plant researchers have been forced to take the long game.
Long-held family dairy farm on Lake Purrumbete heads to auction

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Chris McLennan

A long-held family dairy farm on the shores of Lake Purrumbete in western Victoria is heading to auction next month.
Secluded block with Flinders Ranges views sells for top dollar.

1 week ago | stockjournal.com.au | Chris McLennan

The Flinders Ranges has a special attraction for many people, not just SA residents. Pictures from Wardle Co.Some folk are still prepared to pay top dollar to get away from it all.
Key Riverina grain receival site bought by its existing operator

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Chris McLennan

The existing operator has bought the Carrathool grain complex with promises to modernise it. Pictures from Elders Real Estate. Riverina grain storage and handling company AgConnex has bought the Carrathool grain complex near Hay.
Aussie ag investor on the hunt for more farms despite global jitters

1 week ago | farmweekly.com.au | Chris McLennan

The massive Lawson Grains operation in WA and NSW is one of the Sydney-based company's key assets, and now it wants more. File picture. Corporate investors are still eyeing off key Australian farm assets despite the turmoil in world markets.
End of an era as Garry family sells South Gippsland farm after 137 years

1 week ago | stockandland.com.au | Chris McLennan

Happy vendors were Frank (from left), Gay and David Garry with selling agent Scott Andersen. Absent was Dot Garry. Pictured supplied. The widely-known Garry brothers of South Gippsland have sold their prized farm after 137 years of family ownership.
Australian farm property deal worth $780m collapses amid market volatility

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Chris McLennan

The properties carried more than 100,000 commercial and stud merino sheep plus 15,000 cattle. Picture from Australian Food and Agriculture Company. One of Australia's biggest farm property deals with the US a victim of market upset.