Newest Addition to Australian Exports’ Chain Service Article by: Hari Yellina Under the new service launched by the Australian Government, Australian exporters of perishable goods would have access to real-time data on supply chains and logistics. The advising service, which will aid exporters in navigating “new-look” supply chains and a modified international trade climate, was […]
An Incredible Induction at Greenhouse Construction in Magnolia Article by: Hari Yellina Two members of the committee have been named life members by the Australian Hydroponic Farmers Federation (HFF). David Pearson and Tony Spurling received recognition for their contributions to the industry at the 12th Biennial Conference earlier this month in Dandenong. Mr. Pearson, […]
Collins Bros Orchards Continues its Tradition Article by: Hari Yellina With the first apple trees for Collins Bros Orchards planted in Pemberton more than a century ago, the company has a rich history. Paddy Collins, the great-grandfather of brothers Murray and Dean Collins, established Collins Siding, the family’s apple orchard, in 1906. Since then, four […]
Global Market Overview: Cucumbers Article by: Hari Yellina The popular summer vegetable, cucumber, has reached costs that are nearly double those seen last year in several nations as a heatwave sweeps over Europe, bringing blistering temperatures in many locations. Due to both high demand and lesser supply in several producing locations brought on by the […]
Global Grain Markets Expect Ukranian Exports to Resume Article by: Hari Yellina Ahead of the anticipated agreement between Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey, grain exports from the Black Sea have already been taken into account by global markets. According to Reuters, a UN-led accord clearing the way for the shipment of some 20 million tonnes of […]
Foot Mats Mandatory for all Travellers Returning from Indonesia Article by: Hari Yellina As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spreads through Indonesia, the federal government has used new biosecurity authorities at Australian airports. International airports will establish biosecurity response zones, and in the following days, every traveller returning from Indonesia will be required to wear foot mats […]
Overview of Certified Organic Produce in Canada Article by: Hari Yellina Fruit and vegetable growers that were certified organic produced less overall in 2021 compared to 2020. Unfavourable weather in the key provinces for organic farming reduced fruit yield (-11.6%), but enhanced organic vegetable production (4.5%) In 2021, 3.3 percent of all fruit and vegetable […]
Pagoda Joins Hands with Meituan to Explore Drones Article by: Hari Yellina At the Meituan drone delivery collecting store in Longgang, Shenzhen, a drone recently laden with fruits from Pagoda took off. In the sweltering summer, cold lychee from 2 kilometres away is packaged and sent 7 minutes to customers. It is acknowledged that Meituan […]
Tomatoes and Jobs to Increase in Tatura Article by: Hari Yellina With assistance from the Andrews Labor Government, Flavorite recently completed construction of a new six-hectare glasshouse at their Tatura site in Victoria. This glasshouse is expected to increase production of tomatoes by 4,000 tonnes annually and increase their workforce in the Goulburn Valley by […]
A Large Number of People Rush in for the Opening Day of Australian Pineapple Field Days Article by: Hari Yellina For the annual Field Days, representatives of Australia’s pineapple sector have congregated close to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The two-day event, which includes farm tours, a look at some innovative technologies being utilised by producers, a […]
FMD Detected in Beef at Adelaide Airport Article by: Hari Yellina In Adelaide, pieces of the foot and mouth disease were found in unregistered beef, marking Australia’s second finding of the disease. The Adelaide Advertiser reported the discovery at the airport on Thursday, one day after Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announced disease pieces had been […]
U.K. Farmers Embrace Aussie Advice as they Tackle a Heatwave Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers in the UK have looked to their Australian counterparts for fire mitigation and prevention techniques after facing fires and extremely hot and windy weather during grain harvest. Standing wheat and barley harvests, which were projected to produce more than 8 […]
Researchers Develop New Robot to Improve Blueberry Harvest Article by: Hari Yellina One of the regions in Peru that produces and exports the most blueberries is La Libertad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, even its strong performance during the first four months of the year helped counteract the decline in other […]
Cold Weather Reduces Ecuador’s Banana Production by 25% Article by: Hari Yellina The production of bananas in Ecuador has been decreased by around 25% as a result of the cold weather, and some farms are also under phytosanitary quarantine. According to Richard Salazar, Executive Director of the Ecuador Banana Marketing and Export Association, “it also […]
Prices Now Raised for Hot Chips as Well Article by: Hari Yellina Gone are the days to purchase our favourite salty snacks at affordable prices, since the expense of living is continuing to deplete our savings. In the next weeks, a 4kg bag of ordinary potatoes will likely join iceberg lettuce in the $12 […]
What are the New Rules of Stopping the Banana Fungus? Article by: Hari Yellina Fears that the outbreak could endanger the banana sector have been raised after the disease’s recurrence in the Northern Territory. This is the first outbreak of the fungus disease since 2019 that causes the fruit to have a patchy, sandpaper-like texture. […]
Herb Prices Skyrocket as Consumers are Left Enraged Article by: Hari Yellina In an inner-city Melbourne neighbourhood called Flemington, Charlotte Freeman was in the aisle of a fruit and vegetable store when she encountered the unimaginable. $11 for a bunch of coriander. Bob Galwey travelled around 3,000 kilometres north and headed into Darwin’s shops to […]
‘Pick your Own Farms’ to be Affected by NSW Draft Changes Article by: Hari Yellina Pick your own fruit orchards’ future is uncertain because Planning NSW may make alterations that aren’t finalised for another month. Growers contend that Planning NSW’s proposed proposal to modify the rules governing agritourism could really do more harm than good. […]
Vineyard Theft in SA Leaves Owners Baffled Article by: Hari Yellina Even when those impacted are insured, a theft nevertheless causes inconvenience to the victim, as three vignerons in the Barossa are currently experiencing. Rural crime had not greatly increased over the previous year and did not seem to be on the rise, according […]
Increasing Numbers of Female Agents are Linked to the Industry Boom Article by: Hari Yellina The number of female livestock brokers has increased as a result of an industry expansion and a change in mindset, but the fight for equality in the workplace is still difficult. At her company, Georgia Gorham is one of just […]
