David Claughton

1 week ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

Australian mining companies are walking a tightrope between China, the nation's biggest market for our resources, and the United States, our greatest ally. The trade war between them could open up some big opportunities but there is also a risk that Australian companies could get caught in the crossfire. China has banned exports of some rare earths and critical minerals to the US, a move that threatens high-tech industries there.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

Hardware giant Bunnings has agreed to a statement of principles to address concerns about its relationships with plant suppliers. The issue came to light during last year's supermarket inquiry by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commision, when suppliers complained about Bunnings' behaviour and called for a code of conduct to protect growers.

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton |Michael Condon

The first winner of what is regarded as one of the most prestigious food awards in the country has claimed it for a second time, almost two decades later. Tathra Oysters has been awarded the 18th annual Royal Agricultural Society of NSW President's Medal at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. It's not only a shot in the arm for the business, but also for the oyster industry on the NSW South Coast which has suffered through bushfires, flood, emergencies and even an ex-tropical cyclone.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | David Claughton

The District Exhibits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show feature the best produce NSW and beyond. They have been an integral part of the show for 125 years. The winning exhibit will be announced on Saturday, April 12. Sydneysiders have been marvelling at the district exhibits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for 125 years. They are often spectacular affairs, built by large teams featuring thousands of items of fresh produce. The job is a complex and challenging as it was 125 years ago.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kim Honan |Lauren Bohane |David Claughton

As the global trade war escalates, Australian meat exporters are growing increasingly worried about the possibility of a recession. Australia exports about 70 per cent of what is produced by the agriculture sector, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The biggest exports are grains, meat, cotton and wool.