Working Holidaymakers Headed for South Australia Article by: Hari Yellina The first passenger will fly to Australia as part of the South Australian Tourism Commission’s £10 Flight promotion, with the goal of finding farm employment in the state. Niamh Mulkerrins, an Irish backpacker, is preparing to travel to Australia just weeks after the program’s announcement, […]
Cattle Wonder Crop Choking Creeks? Article by: Hari Yellina What do you do with a plant that is both a highly invasive pest and a bountiful beef crop? Susan Cunningham’s property in Rockhampton backs onto a creek, and leucaena is overtaking it. “It’s always been an issue, but it’s gotten a lot worse in the […]
Is the Economy Threatening Packaging Sustainability? Article by: Hari Yellina As the economy worsens, Chris Fiander, Marketing Manager of the Westpak Group in the United Kingdom, considers whether customers and merchants will continue to prioritise ecologically sustainable products and packaging. “Spiraling energy costs, rising company production costs, reduced consumer spending, and soaring inflation are all […]
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Energy Inflation Causes Major Problems in Product Quality Article by: Hari Yellina Because of rising energy, production, and labour costs, the entire fresh produce supply chain is under strain, and food waste has long been a matter of controversy. Is it possible for technology to assist shops in delivering fresher products to customers while simultaneously […]
Grocery Prices Increase Due to Supply Troubles Article by: Hari Yellina Fresh fruit and vegetable prices are projected to rise in the coming weeks as supply chain problems continue to plague all four supermarket behemoths. Flooding in March and severe rain this month on Australia’s east coast have interrupted normal growth conditions and closed several […]
Farmers Now Prioritising Fitness Article by: Hari Yellina In March, the fourth successful Active Farmer Games were conducted in Coleambally, NSW, a Riverina town with 660 residents who went out to support, cheer, or participate in the community-building event. The games include a rural obstacle course that includes climbing hay bales, jumping fences, balancing on […]
Green Peach Aphid Warnings Active Throughout Australia Article by: Hari Yellina This season, entomologists and agronomists are warning brassica growers about the threat of the green peach aphid and its related viruses. Cesar Australia, a pest monitoring service, is doing research. Due to the wetter than typical summer, Marielle Babineau and Lizzy Lowe wrote in […]
Woolsworth Signs Agreement with Union Partnership Article by: Hari Yellina To guarantee the safety of horticultural employees in the supply chain, Woolies has struck an agreement with a union alliance. In May, Woolworths Group and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to protect the well being of Australian […]
The Aussie Pear Season Underway as Demand Remains Strong Article by: Hari Yellina Mattina Fresh, an Australian fresh produce company, has begun pear packaging after transitioning from the summer stone fruit season to the winter pome fruit season. Tom Panna, National Sales Director, explains that he has noticed an increase in demand for pears in […]
Valencian Citrus Farmers to Benefit Tremendously Article by: Hari Yellina According to the Ministry of Agriculture, a total of 24.18 million euros will be committed to citrus fruit production, benefiting 29,400 citrus producers across the Valencian Community. “The Agriculture Sectoral Conference approved the aid’s territorial distribution, totaling 128.9 million euros, to compensate for the primary […]
Do High Temperatures Affect Trees Negatively? Article by: Hari Yellina Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a rapid body temperature test is now required before entering many businesses, hospitals, and clinics. The goal is to check for fevers, which is commonly done with a non-contact infrared thermometer. Plant body temperatures are now routinely measured in […]
Are Ripe Bananas Low in Fibre? Article by: Hari Yellina As bananas ripen, their flavour and look change. Do they, however, modify their nutritional makeup? Do they lose some of their fibre content when they transition from green and firm to yellow and soft? The founder of Essence Nutrition in Miami, Monica Auslander Moreno, M.S., […]
Global Update: Price of Chinese Onions Drop as Supply Increases Article by: Hari Yellina The price of onions has plummeted as a result of multiple onion production locations in China currently supplying huge amounts of onions to the Chinese market. Furthermore, because transportation costs are decreasing, a lot of exporters have begun to make orders […]
Bees ‘Fished’ out of Hives After Being Waterlogged Article by: Hari Yellina After the NSW floods killed thousands of bees, one beekeeper warned of biosecurity threats as well as food and agricultural consequences. In the worst of weather, Southern Highlands beekeeper Hamish Ta-mé couldn’t access to his hives. He has been busy monitoring the matter […]
African Boxthorn Recommended to Combat Fruitfly Infestations Article by: Hari Yellina The cooler weather has caused weeds to grow at an alarming rate, and pest weeds are also benefiting from the shift in weather, but one proclaimed weed that is acting as a safe haven for fruit fly is a major problem. According to Murraylands […]
Fresh Veggies the Key to Proper Gut Health Article by: Hari Yellina We were always told to “eat our vegetables” as children, yet it turns out that not all vegetables are created equal. Fresh is best, according to dietician Nicole Barber, and choosing fruits and vegetables that have travelled a shorter distance to market is […]
Chicken Processors to Amend Unfair Contracts Article by: Hari Yellina The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has wrangled concessions from Australia’s largest chicken meat manufacturers in order to make some of their contracts with farmers more equitable. Two large corporations dominate the $3 billion market, with Ingham’s and Baiada Poultry supplying over 70% of […]
Is the Vegetable Greenhouse Chain Capable of Bearing Costs? Article by: Hari Yellina Who will be responsible for the rising costs? That is the question on everyone’s mind in the greenhouse vegetable industry. No one had an answer at the start of the current season, but growers appear to be stuck with it for the […]
New Seedless Grape Variants Lead to Increased Consumption Article by: Hari Yellina With the advent of new seedless cultivars, table grape consumption has changed dramatically in Brazil. “Table grapes were a low-value produce in Brazil, and their use was primarily seasonal. They are now increasingly regarded as an appealing and delectable nutritious snack, thanks to […]
