First Harvest at Medicinal Cannabis Facility in Mildura Article by: Hari Yellina Harvesting has begun at a “first-of-its-kind” medicinal cannabis facility in north-west Victoria, according to Cann Group. The plant near Mildura, which was developed in a disused fruit juice factory, has harvested a “smaller than average” first batch. Shane Duncan, the company’s chief operating […]

Chinese Shitake Mushroom Producer Gains Opportunities in Europe: A Global Report Article by: Hari Yellina The industry for shiitake as well as other speciality mushrooms is constantly expanding on a global scale. Imperial Garden Biotech is a Chinese corporation that supplies the global speciality mushroom and shiitake sector. The company manufactures and exports substrate logs […]

Citrus Australia Welcomes Labor Government’s Pledges Article by: Hari Yellina Citrus Australia applauds Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the new Labor administration on their election victory, and looks forward to helping them meet their pre-election promises on biosecurity, water security, skills-based education, trade diversification, and labour. “We look forward to working with Senator Murray Watt, […]

Australian Farmers Continue to Respond to Opportunities and Challenges Article by: Hari Yellina The Australian horticulture industry is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to ensure its continuing growth and development. Collaboration with growers, industry executives, organisations, and other government entities is part of this process. To enhance market access and […]

Coffee Producer’s Venture Finally Paying Off Article by: Hari Yellina A new family-owned and operated coffee plantation has been built in the rich volcanic grounds of the Atherton Tablelands in the far north. The Murat family cultivated Arabica coffee in 2014 on what was once a prosperous tobacco farm west of Mareeba. The family’s strong […]

Banana Freckle Disease Detected in the Northern Territory Article by: Hari Yellina Three years after being declared eradicated from Australia, the plant disease known as banana freckle has resurfaced in the Northern Territory. On Tuesday afternoon, the disease was detected on a rural, residential property in the Batchelor district, south of Darwin, according to NT […]

Global Update: Mangoes Dominate Chinese Markets Article by: Hari Yellina Mangoes have become the most popular domestic tropical fruit due to its smooth, juicy, and sweet pulp and nutritional qualities. China has surpassed India as the world’s second-largest mango grower and consumer in recent years. Due to increasing demand in the domestic market, mango output […]

Organic Producer Punches Above Weight with Produce Article by: Hari Yellina According to one of Australia’s largest organic carrot growers, the warmer-than-usual autumn has resulted in crops growing at a faster rate than planned. Arahura Farms, which spans 650 acres across two sites in Victoria’s Swan Hill district, crops carrots, beetroot, and celery all year. […]

Retractable Roof Solutions Now a Priority for Berry Industry Article by: Hari Yellina Hort Connections will be held in Brisbane, Australia, from June 6 to 8. Cravo has been exhibiting at this show since 2016 and is excited to be there again this year. According to Bede Miller of Cravo in Australia, “It is the […]

Farming Now a Data Driven Industry Article by: Hari Yellina It’s never been easy to keep proper chemical and fertiliser inventory records. Farmers’ worries have been heard, and Tie Up Farming has added a new Inventory Management feature to its cloud-based farm management software. When you connect the new Inventory module to the Spray Dairy, […]

Young Growers Recognised for their Achievements Article by: Hari Yellina The nominees for the 2022 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year Award range from a potato grower in Tasmania who produces premium vodka to an exotic tropical fruit farmer in North Queensland and brassica growers in Victoria. The Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the […]

Growing Fresh Food in Space a Possibility? Article by: Hari Yellina Twenty plants have been grown onboard space stations, including a dwarf wheat crop and vegetables, as researchers continue their search for crops that will help keep humans alive on Mars. Food is not readily available on Mars, where humans are scheduled to arrive by […]

Initiatives to Improve Supply Chain Transparency Receive Funds Article by: Hari Yellina Producers have been guaranteed more transparency in the supply chain, with national funding supporting the initiative. The federal government has pledged $1.75 million to help the business boost market openness and bargaining leverage. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences […]

Herbs Transformed from Niche Product to Competitive Market Segment Article by: Hari Yellina The Steinki family business in Korsenbroich has specialised in the production and selling of leafy vegetables and herbs for over 80 years. The intense competition from lower-cost imported items from southern Europe, on the other hand, makes general marketing circumstances more difficult. […]

Pure South African Saffron Deserves to be Better Known Article by: Hari Yellina Saffron planting has recently expanded in South Africa, with 22 hectares now planted across all nine provinces, with the majority focused in the arid Northern Cape. Saffron (Crocus sativa) is more valuable than gold, and with yields ranging from 1 to 5 […]

Cultivation of Culinary Tomatoes at its Peak Now Article by: Hari Yellina For years, European shoppers have had a variety of tomatoes to choose from. Although’standard’ round red tomatoes are widely available, supermarkets are increasingly stocking special premium lines. They want to set themselves apart by using these tomatoes, which have that added attraction. Breeding […]

The Fine Balance of Keeping Herbs Cold Article by: Hari Yellina When transporting vegetables, maintaining the cold chain is crucial. However, it may be especially useful while transporting herbs. “Herbs have a short shelf life and are highly perishable. “How you handle the cold chain has a direct impact on the herb’s quality and shelf […]

Container Shipping Situation Worsens Due to Several Factors Article by: Hari Yellina Supply chain issues are worsening, compounded by increased port congestion and shipping delays at Shanghai and other Chinese ports as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns. Container demand is far surpassing capacity, because to continued congestion at ports across the world and cheap backhaul […]

Will Fruit Picking Robots Transform the Agricultural Industry? Article by: Hari Yellina Robots are capable of a great deal. Automobiles are manufactured in factories. In Amazon warehouses, they sort items. Robotic dogs can reportedly make us safer by patrolling our streets, which seems a little creepy. However, there are some tasks that robots are currently […]

Multi-Industry Export Plan to Uplift Vegetable Exports Article by: Hari Yellina Although onions and melons aren’t often seen together in recipes, a new scheme will bring the two industries together to boost Australian exports. The three commodities, along with the vegetable sector, will fuel a $13.7 million export development programme through Hort Innovation, a first […]