Chinese Officials Embrace Alternative Protein Research Article by: Hari Yellina China has made it clear that they are serious about building a fake food business rapidly. The world’s largest importer of animal-based protein is quickly implementing President Xi JinPing’s direction to accelerate the development of alternative proteins. Last month, President Xi directed his agriculture authorities to seek […]
Labor Intends to Cover Costs of Pacific Workers and Ag Visa Article by: Hari Yellina If elected, Labor has promised that the government, not farms, would fund the upfront costs of inviting over Pacific labour. The party unveiled its strategy for addressing the agricultural labour deficit, which entails revamping and enhancing existing Pacific and seasonal […]
What are the Opportunities for the Export of Greenhouse Grown Melons? Article by: Hari Yellina According to a top Australian horticultural, protected cropping may provide a specific niche supply of high-quality melons from North Queensland for export in the future. Dr. Elio Jovicich of the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has been working […]
Global Update: New Zealand Resumes New Apple Season Article by: Hari Yellina Every year in the middle of February, New Zealand’s apple season starts and lasts until August or September. Apples from New Zealand are aromatic, juicy, and luscious. They have a lovely appearance and flavour, and they are highly popular on the market. Furthermore, […]
Milk Shortages Increase Opening Prices to Record Levels Article by: Hari Yellina Despite the fact that Bega Cheese announced a record milk solids per kilogramme for their opening average milk price, Rick Gladigau, president of Australian Dairyfarmers, believes it is not enough. Bega Cheese delivered letters to suppliers yesterday, including an offer of $8.40 per […]
Bega Foreshadows Rising Prices due to Covid, Floods and War Article by: Hari Yellina Bega Cheese is forecasting a financial year of cost overruns, offering a somewhat worrisome warning that buyers may expect further food price hikes this year. According to Bega, direct expenses associated with the coronavirus pandemic would reach more than $40 million […]
Indonesia Palm Oil Ban a Shock for Many Article by: Hari Yellina Late last week, Indonesia, the leading producer of palm oil, shocked global consumable oil markets by announcing an immediate ban on palm oil exports. Global oilseed prices have risen even more this year. It might be huge news for Australian canola growers, who […]
Ausmix Feed Mixers Raise the Efficiency Level of Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina Feed mixers are being purchased by farmers and lot feeders across Australia, resulting in an increase in sales for one Australian manufacturer. Ausmix is based in Wodonga, Victoria, and designs and builds feed mixers. Mitch Maquire, a NSW feedlot operator, was looking […]
SA Wine Producers Move Towards a Complex Vintage Article by: Hari Yellina Following a season marred by extreme weather, winemakers from across South Australia’s key grape growing districts have reported yields that are 10 to 15% below average, with fruit quality adversely damaged by hail storms. Though the harvest is still a few weeks away, […]
GoFundMe Campaign Aims to Revitalise Newcastle Green Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina The successful small business partnership of Elle Brown and Dylan Abdoo, who operate as Newcastle Greens, have finally sought aid after enduring their economic conditions and terrible weather. From its Cooranbong location, Newcastle Greens grows more than 40 varieties of microgreens, culinary flowers, and […]
Focus on Agricultural Markets this Election Article by: Hari Yellina Making improvements to the transparency and efficiency of agricultural produce markets is a never-ending endeavour. This is because industries, markets, and the entire economy are always evolving, thus, market regulation and competition policies must adapt as well. While change and the need to adjust are generally sluggish, […]
New Fruit Fly Outbreaks Declared in Riverland Article by: Hari Yellina After maggots were discovered in backyard fruit, PIRSA announced two new Queensland fruit fly infestations in Waikerie and Paringa. Properties will be inspected in the new 1.5-kilometer “red” outbreak areas, and limitations on the transit of at-risk fruits and vegetables have been imposed. Mundic Creek, […]
Aussie Farmers Aim to Donate Grain to Ukraine Article by: Hari Yellina Grain prices are skyrocketing as a result of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and Australian farmers have pledged to contribute back to the country that is normally a global rival. Grain Producers Australia, a national advocacy group, has initiated the Grain4Ukraine fundraising appeal, encouraging farmers […]
How to Invest in Farms Without any Purchases Article by: Hari Yellina Before we look at how individuals are investing in Australian agriculture without actually purchasing a cow, let’s take a look at why it’s doing so well. “Being imprisoned causes a lot of anxiety.” Grain producers in Australia harvested a record-breaking crop this summer, […]
Damaged Roads Infuriate Trapped Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers in New South Wales are calling for action to repair flood-damaged roads, with some areas of the state still cut off. Sandra Mitchell and her husband Steven live on the mid-north coast of NSW, between the small towns of Armidale and Kempsey. However, they are […]
Supreme Court Stops Dairy Elections Article by: Hari Yellina The election of the next president of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) has been postponed by the Victorian Supreme Court after one of the candidates filed a lawsuit about his expulsion. Ian Morris, a former UDV Corangamite chapter secretary and dairy farmer, was nominated for […]
Small Beef Processors Under Threat due to Decreasing Profit Margins Article by: Hari Yellina Smaller abattoirs are increasingly at risk of being swallowed up by larger, multispecies competitors, as cattle prices remain stubbornly high. The storm of cost pressures on beef processing shows no evidence of abating. According to a Meat & Livestock Australia webinar, […]
Red Meat Exports to be Heavily Boosted by Government Grants Article by: Hari Yellina A federal government award of $827,860 to the Red Meat Advisory Council to enhance exports has been welcomed by red meat supply chain enterprises. By assisting market expansion and marketing Australian meat exports, the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation award […]
Out of Sight Out of Mind for Groundwater? Article by: Hari Yellina The majority of the planet’s water is out of sight and out of mind. If it weren’t for the water flowing below our feet, many Australians would go thirsty, wreaking havoc on the country’s agricultural production. Scientists from all across the world have […]
Burnett all Set to Witness Huge Citrus Season Article by: Hari Yellina Burnett citrus growers are preparing for a busy season ahead, with the fruit almost mature and ready to pick. Despite the fact that the fruit will be a mixed bag in terms of look, buyers can rest confident that there’ll be plenty of […]
