Veracruz Almonds Goes for Blockchain Traceability Article by: Hari Yellina Following the use of blockchain at their award-winning plantations in Idanha-a-Nova and Fundo, Portugal, Veracruz Almonds is leading the way in food traceability. This comes as the almond grower aims to boost its exports to UK and European distributors and suppliers. Veracruz will be able […]

Europe Ideal for Fresh Lychee Trade but Logistics an Issue Article by: Hari Yellina According to legend, the first lychee tree was planted over 200 years ago in the Thanh Ha District of Hai Duong Province, Vietnam. Mr. Hoang Van Com, a fruit and vegetable trader, returned from one of his business visits with seedlings […]

Tired of Soaring Prices? Grow Your Own Seedlings Article by: Hari Yellina According to a nursery in Ballarat, interest for fruit and vegetable seedlings is increasing as individuals try to save money on their food expenditures. Heads of iceberg lettuce are currently selling for an average of $6 in the fresh produce aisle of any […]

Plans to Grow Queensland’s Horticulture in the Next Decade Article by: Hari Yellina Growcom Australia, the leading industry group for Queensland horticulture, has presented a 10-year vision for the Queensland fresh produce sector with the release of its strategic plan, Future Fields, this week. Growcom Acting Chief Executive Officer Richard Shannon says the industry not […]

Global Overview: Cherries Article by: Hari Yellina Many cherry-producing locations in the northern hemisphere have had a difficult growing season. Cold weather and heavy rains in North America have caused certain places to lose up to 50% of their regular yield, while similar conditions in Italy and Spain have resulted in severe losses in other […]

Integrated Weed Management Guide Launched for the Veggie Industry Article by: Hari Yellina A new handbook, which has been in the works for five years, will assist vegetable growers in implementing integrated weed management strategies. The publication, Integrated Weed Management for the Australian Vegetable Industry, is the outcome of a collaboration between the University of […]

Victorian Veggie Farm Fined for Hiring Illegal Workers Article by: Hari Yellina For its role in using illegal employees, Australia’s top asparagus and broccolini farmer has been fined $60,000. After pleading guilty to eight charges of permitting an illegal non-citizen to work, M&G Vizzarri Proprietary Limited, led by Giuseppe Vizzarri, was found guilty of violating […]

Cattle Disease in Indonesia Spark NSW Biosecurity Lift Article by: Hari Yellina The government of New South Wales has committed $164 million in financing to address escalating biosecurity risks that are threatening the agricultural sector. According to Indonesia’s Agricultural Minister Dugald Saunders, outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) have the industry […]

Local Veggie Growers not to Increase Prices Article by: Hari Yellina Building a vegetable empire a year ago was never about making money for Sam Higgins and his wife, Susie. It began as a labour of love to help the environment by providing a chemical-free patch and a means to connect to Mother Earth. As […]

Shopping Seasonally the Best Way to Save Money? Article by: Hari Yellina As inflation rises and incomes stagnate, Australians are feeling the squeeze in their routine food shopping, particularly when it comes to fresh fruit. Some large supermarkets have been asking as much as $12 for a single head of iceberg lettuce, forcing fast-food giant […]

Is the Majority of French Sweet Corn Exported? Article by: Hari Yellina The current status of sweet corn growing in France is reported by Nicolas Montepagano, branch manager of A.G.P.M. France is a European leader, as the second largest producer of sweet corn for manufacture and tied for first in canned corn output. However, with […]

Gisborne Growers Attempt to Bring Local Bananas Home Article by: Hari Yellina As one drives across the country, one thing becomes clear: there’s a lot of farmland in the country. Animals such as cows, sheep, deer, and the occasional bloody old alpaca line the roadway in every location and climate in New Zealand. Avocados, apples, […]

Garlic Salt Escalates Pinerock to New Heights Article by: Hari Yellina Roger Hobday of Terramungamine, near Dubbo, NSW, created Pinerock Garlic out of a desire to produce something he and his wife Johanne can eat, as well as a lengthy history of farming. Pinerock is primarily a garlic business, but Roger and Johanne also make […]

Organic Mushrooms Witnessed in Illawarra Article by: Hari Yellina The mushrooms at Illawarra’s Bulli Woolworths, like those at other supermarkets, are grown for consistency and shelf life, and may travel considerable distances – even from overseas – before reaching tables. However, across the street, behind the artist studios in the old Molloy Timbermill, there are […]

Global Update: Shangai’s Export Facilities Back on Track Article by: Hari Yellina Shanghai finally gave the green light to a general resumption of business at historic speed after two months of strict epidemic controls, with sea and air port cargo volume, the key benchmark for the recovery of the international trading and manufacturing hub in […]

Rising Energy Costs a Cause of Concern for Businesses Article by: Hari Yellina Businesses in Australia are warning that if a long-term strategy to reduce skyrocketing gas and power bills is not executed, they will fail. Australia is on the verge of a gas catastrophe, according to Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who has left all […]

Productivity Increases as Farmers Turn to Digital Trackers Article by: Hari Yellina The supervisor in charge of keeping track of who has clocked on, what they’re doing, and how effectively they’re doing it in a cucumber glasshouse in Bundaberg does not receive a pay check or a lunch break. Instead, the digital supervisor works nonstop […]

Growth of E-Commerce Impressive Currently Article by: Hari Yellina Logistics are plainly under stress at a time when there are driver and employee shortages, as well as record-high gasoline prices. The recent fall in petrol prices has helped to alleviate the tight situation to some extent. Nonetheless, according to Wilfried Wirtz, general director of Bornheim-based […]

Nano-Sensor Recognises Pesticides in Fruits within Minutes Article by: Hari Yellina In just a few minutes, researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have developed a small sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit. The approach, which was described as a proof-of-concept in the journal Advanced Science, uses flame-sprayed silver nanoparticles to boost chemical signals. While the research […]

Consumers Hesitant to Eat Eggplants? Article by: Hari Yellina In the Netherlands, Purple Pride just debuted an eggplant shawarma. Growers United, a growers’ organisation dedicated to eggplant farming, hopes to use this brand to capitalise on the growing popularity of vegan products while also marketing eggplant as a convenient food. “In 2017, one out of […]