Move is part of company’s strategy to refocus on its core businesses.

Country has shipped 25.7 million tonnes of grain so far in 2018-19.

Jon Nash will assume new post on March 1.

Alex Balafoutis previously spent 35 years with PGP International.

Index had posted two straight year-over-year declines.

Trade, governing and foreign policy pose challenges in coming year.

Partnership hopes to accelerate research into the wheat genome’s inner workings.

Carter Wands will support company’s low FODMAP flours, mixes and retail ready products.

Company specializes in citrus-based flavors and fragrances.

Total planted area is likely to fall 19% to 1.98 million hectares.