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Elders Limited reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending 31 March 2025, with profit after tax surging 190% to $33.6 million and revenue rising 5% to $1.41 billion. The company’s growth was driven by strong livestock prices, real estate acquisitions, and disciplined cost management.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase and a 17% rise in underlying EBIT for HY25, driven by strong crop protection volumes and improved cost management. However, net debt climbed 12%, pushing leverage to 4.5 times, highlighting ongoing financial balancing acts.

Nufarm reported a mixed 1H25 with a strong rebound in crop protection profits contrasting a sharp decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of the latter business.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ended March 2025, driven by Crop Protection volume growth. However, net profit after tax fell 39% amid fish oil pricing pressures and higher operating costs, prompting the board to withhold an interim dividend.

Nufarm Limited reported a solid half-year performance with a 3% revenue increase and a 40% jump in underlying EBIT, driven by strong crop protection sales and cost improvements. However, net debt rose 12%, reflecting investments in omega-3 production and seed technology expansion.

Nufarm reports a mixed 1H25 with strong crop protection gains offset by a sharp decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of its seed business amid omega-3 market challenges.

Nufarm Limited posted a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ending March 2025, driven by Crop Protection growth, yet profits fell sharply due to omega-3 inventory write-downs and higher costs. The company withheld its interim dividend amid ongoing operational challenges.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited is progressing its development of two novel insecticidal compounds, Qcide and Flavocide, targeting major global markets with strong commercial validation and significant US Department of Defense funding.

Skin Elements Limited advances its natural biotechnology products with ECO-Nurture trials concluding and SuprCuvr disinfectant gaining traction, supported by a successful $656k capital raise.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has secured A$3 million in U.S. Department of Defense grants to accelerate development of its two nature-derived insecticides, Flavocide and Qcide, targeting both military and civilian markets.

Nufarm Limited’s 2025 AGM revealed a resilient FY24 performance despite industry headwinds, with strong growth in omega-3 canola and strategic cost-saving initiatives setting the stage for future expansion.

Nufarm’s 2025 AGM revealed a resilient FY24 performance despite industry headwinds, with strategic investments in omega-3 canola, biofuels, and cost-saving initiatives setting the stage for growth in FY25.