Lettuce Prices Not to Decrease Any Time Soon Article by: Hari Yellina Consumers are being advised to expect cabbage in their burgers or to pay more than $10 for a lettuce, as there is no end in sight to the exorbitant cost of fruits and vegetables. While the price increase was swift, wholesalers believe it […]
The Online Fruit Market Witnesses Record Consumption Levels Article by: Hari Yellina Summertime is nearing and watermelon consumption peaks during this time. Sales have gradually climbed since early-ripening watermelons entered the market in late March, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs monitoring data, and the online fruit market has also seen a consumption spike. […]
Agricultural Exports at a Record Level Despite Elevated Costs Article by: Hari Yellina According to the latest Government projections, agricultural exports in Australia will achieve a historic $64.9 billion in 2022-23, but farming organisations are concerned that the data may not be as clear-cut as they appear. The newest Agricultural Commodities Report from ABARES estimates […]
Container Shortages Still Plaguing the Aussie Export Industry Article by: Hari Yellina The world economy is still being impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic, the March 2021 blockade of the Suez Canal by a container ship that ran aground, and the more recent shock caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The shortages of particular products, the […]
Cotton Harvest Delayed due to Wet Weather Article by: Hari Yellina Continuous rain is delaying the cotton harvest in areas of New South Wales by up to two months. Narromine grower Jon Elder said that in a normal year, he would have started harvesting by Anzac Day, but that he has yet to do so […]
Global Update: Norwegian Schools Prioritise Fruits and Vegetables for its Students Article by: Hari Yellina Norwegian primary and secondary school students, who presently eat 42 000 pieces of fruit and vegetables per day at school, will see their daily allowance boosted to 65 000 pieces of fruit and vegetables. Tore Angelsen, project head for the […]
Eco-Friendly Sachets can Extend Shelf Life of Fruits and Veggies? Article by: Hari Yellina Deepak Rajmohan returned to India from the United States in mid-2019 to work on a food preservation breakthrough. “I’d always wanted to go back to India, and this seemed like the appropriate time with the right goal.” I spent nearly three […]
New Agriculture Minister Lays Down Top Priorities Article by: Hari Yellina In his new portfolio, the new agricultural minister has identified labour shortages, biosecurity, and “skyrocketing” input prices as short-term issues. Murray Watt, in his first big speech as minister, told a horticulture conference in Brisbane that his longer-term interests were climate change, sustainability, and […]
Major Fast-Food Chains Alter Menu to Cope with Lettuce Shortage Article by: Hari Yellina Due to a lettuce supply shortage across the country, a number of prominent Australian fast-food restaurants have been compelled to make menu adjustments. The worldwide shortage of lettuce, and the resulting skyrocketing price, has temporarily affected the way companies fill their […]
South Australian Vegetable Producer Seeks a Reliable Partner Article by: Hari Yellina One of Australian horticulture’s most renowned companies is searching for a partner to invest $30 million in its expansion aspirations. Since its inception in 1998, the high-tech glasshouse business on the outskirts of Adelaide has received different government subsidies. The project has expanded […]
Limited Air Routes Influence Rambutan Pricing Article by: Hari Yellina Currently, rambutans are in greater abundance. According to Andres Ocampo of HLB Specialties in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the rambutan season in Guatemala is in full swing. “We’ve had our first arrivals for a month, and Guatemala is starting to fill up with nice quality fruit,” […]
Lettuce Farmers Unsure of their Future Article by: Hari Yellina Lockyer Valley lettuce growers, who have been ravaged by a series of natural calamities, are in desperate need of a multi-million-dollar rescue plan, according to the industry’s top body. After February’s floods and months of unseasonably wet weather, Growcom acting chief executive Richard Shannon said […]
Coles Aids Growers to Meet Customer Demand Article by: Hari Yellina Coles will provide incentives to creative producers in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland to assist improve the supply of organic fresh food for customers. The donations given this week increase the Coles Nurture Fund’s overall financial support to $30 million since 2015. Coles […]
Fruit Fly Outbreaks Rampage on as Riverland Growers Lose Access Article by: Hari Yellina As a result of a fruit fly outbreak in South Australia’s Riverland, some small growers have been shut off from their city clients. It comes as state budget papers reveal that funding for the pest’s eradication has been reduced from $33 […]
Legacy of Unique Red Pear Variant Continues to Flourish Article by: Hari Yellina The owners of an Australian red pear variety are increasing production year after year as demand and popularity grow – but there’s a lot more to the tale behind the fruit than its beautiful colour and delicious taste. The Red Sienna Pride […]
New Agriculture Minister Shares Future Plans for the Industry Article by: Hari Yellina Murray Watt, the new agricultural minister, has farming running through his blood. His father grew up on a dairy farm outside of Mackay, Queensland’s north coast, before moving on to manage beef cattle and eventually worked as a cane cutter, while his […]
South Australian Citrus Season Fully Operational Now Article by: Hari Yellina The citrus season in South Africa has officially begun, with the official inauguration taking place last month. With navel oranges and new season mandarins arriving from the Riverland, the first fruit has reached produce outlets and grocery stores across the state. Citrus SA Chair Mark […]
Piece Rate Confusion at an All Time High Article by: Hari Yellina Changes to the piece rate award, which took effect in April, have left growers perplexed. Under the horticultural award, workers picking fruit must earn a minimum pay of $25.41, according to the Fair Work Commission. Employers will be forced to keep track of […]
Live Sheep Trade Ban Not Likely to Occur this Term Article by: Hari Yellina Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that Labor will not prohibit the sale of live sheep during this term of government, giving producers some certainty. Murray Watt, the Agriculture Minister, said Monday that the government will prohibit live sheep exports by […]
Tomato Processor Raises Alarm on Increasing Gas Prices Article by: Hari Yellina If gas costs continue to rise, one of Australia’s top food processing centres has expressed concern about the country’s industrial industry’s future. Kagome Australia, situated in Echuca, was awarded a gas contract for 2023 in January, which is $1 million more than the […]
