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 […]
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 […]
