Macadamia Farmer Harvest 10 Tonnes by Hand Article by: Hari Yellina In contrast to most growers, David Flinter manages his commercial organic macadamia farm. In fact, he thinks he might be the only farmer who choose to hand-pick the millions of nuts that are cultivated on his land each year. Mr. Flinter’s farm, which covers […]
I and II Class Navels Fewer in Quantity this Season The Delite mandarin has been produced commercially by Australian citrus farmer Nutrano for ten years; the start of the current harvest is barely two weeks away. According to Tania Chapman, Executive General Manager of Nutrano’s Farming Operations, “the fruit is looking wonderful.” The Delite is […]
Global Market Overview: Limes Article by: Hari Yellina Mojitos and gin and tonics are typical summertime beverages in the northern hemisphere, but what else do these two drinks have in common? Lime, obviously! The exotic citrus is currently in high demand in Europe, but the supply is fewer than usual due to tight phytosanitary regulations […]
Simplot and Tasmanian Spud Farmers in Standoff over Rising Prices Article by: Hari Yellina Simplot, a food company, made a second price offer to farmers for their crop of potatoes this season, but they refused it. They claim that the additional $105 per tonne that the corporation has proposed is still insufficient to meet the […]
New Invention Clears Plastic from Oceans Article by: Hari Yellina Louise Hardman is a water person who enjoys anything involving it, whether it is for fun, exercise, or job. Her work as a naturalist and focus on sea turtles and birds finally led her to clear garbage from the largest body of water on the […]
Drone-Flying Firefighters Assist Flood Affected Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina In some areas of northern NSW, the cane harvest is about to begin, but there is a concern. The area was devastated by floods in March, leaving behind debris, some of which is huge and nearly impossible to see until you are upon it. Albury […]
Wet Conditions Prepare NSW for a Bumper Truffle Season Article by: Hari Yellina With record rainfalls and freezing temperatures, Australia is on track to produce its largest harvest of truffles. These conditions are perfect for the growth of the fungus. A record-breaking 20 tonnes of truffles will be harvested nationwide, according to Noel Fitzpatrick, president […]
Australia Spends an Extra $14 Million to Keep Foot and Mouth Disease at Bay Article by: Hari Yellina Australia will invest an additional $14 million to strengthen its defence against a disease that may decimate the nation’s agriculture and tourism industries. The most recent federal investment includes $9 million to be used at Australia’s borders, […]
Global Update: The Polish Apple Season to Experience Double Volume Article by: Hari Yellina With far higher numbers than those generated last season, the Polish apple season is looking promising: “The weather has been fantastic for the apples on the trees, leading to a rise in volumes. Since I usually have 800 tonnes of Golden […]
Hort Netting Scheme Expanded in Western Australia Article by: Hari Yellina On the strength of a fresh batch of government incentives, Western Australian horticultural growers have been asked to take protective crop netting into consideration. From the most recent round of the Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program, a total of $2.6 million has been granted to […]
Compensation for Varroa Mite Eradication Approved Article by: Hari Yellina For beekeepers impacted by the NSW varroa mite outbreak, a $18 million compensation fund has been established. The Commonwealth and state governments, as well as sectors that depend on pollination, supported the accord, which will apply to both professional and amateur apiarists. A national response […]
Mutation may be Responsible for Disease Resistance in Cassava Article by: Hari Yellina ETH Zurich, University of California Los Angeles, and the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Uganda have joined forces with Rebecca Bart, PhD, associate member, and Nigel Taylor, PhD, associate member, and Dorothy King distinguished investigator, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, […]
Mandatory Cold Treatment Causing Fruit Loss while Packaging Article by: Hari Yellina Since a few weeks ago, Global Fruit Point GmbH has received an abundance of South African citrus. This importer from Europe has operations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and in Germany. Early in May, the first South African grapefruit arrived; today, the whole range […]
Some Food Items Off the Menu as the Rain Ruins Crops Article by: Hari Yellina Due to the extremely wet weather across the Tasman, some fruits and vegetables won’t be available to consumers here since importers can’t get their hands on certain items. As weather-related crop destruction continues over the next two weeks, Queensland fruit […]
HFF Delegates to Learn First Hand from Local Growers Article by: Hari Yellina On the second day of the conference, attendees of the Hydroponic Farmers’ Federation (HFF) participated in farm excursions, visiting a nursery powered by a biomass boiler and a facility that produces Chrysanthemums. Quality flowering indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs, and a wide […]
What is the Big Victorian Harvest? Article by: Hari Yellina As part of its support for the Victorian agriculture industry as it navigates the uncertainties brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the Victorian Government has committed more than $84 million. In 2020, the Seasonal Workforce Program’s Big Victorian Harvest campaign was launched to increase […]
Why the Sudden Rise in Milk Prices? Article by: Hari Yellina Australians have noticed Coles has quietly raised the price of its own-brand milk after a farmer explained why the cost of the white stuff keeps rising. On Wednesday, a photo of a 3L carton of Coles full cream milk with a $4.50 price tag—a […]
$500 Million Almond Crops on the Verge of Ruin Article by: Hari Yellina The almond business is hurriedly coordinating with state governments to relocate thousands of beehives throughout the nation in order to prevent a catastrophic crop loss costing $500 million. The pollination of the nut depends entirely on European honey bees, however because of […]
Victorian Fruit Fly the Top Priority at Industry Awards Article by: Hari Yellina The Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Area Wide Management programme, which won this year’s Visy Impact Award at Hort Connections 2022, has demonstrated its credentials despite questions surrounding IT’s funding over the previous few years. The program’s efforts to lessen the impact […]
Banana Freckle Disease Alarms Aussie Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina A shocking discovery of the deadly plant disease banana freckle has been uncovered in the Northern Territory, approximately 100 kilometres from where it first emerged. The NT’s thirteenth surprising case was found on a government research farm. The patient is the first to be identified […]
