Hydroponic Tomatoes: The Complete Overview Article by: Hari Yellina In the height of summer, nothing beats the taste, texture, and rich juiciness of a freshly picked tomato. We’re all aware of the benefits and trends of eating seasonally, but by utilising the technology used in hydroponic growing practises, we can enjoy high-quality tomatoes all year […]
Labor Policy Adopted to Aid Regional First Home Buyers Article by: Hari Yellina Thousands of first-time home purchasers in the region will be helped by the government, thanks to a scheme proposed by Labor earlier this month. A program that allows first-time home purchasers to buy a home with a 5% or 2% deposit and […]
Aussie’s Still Control the Lion’s Share of Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina If you had to guess which foreign country possesses the most agricultural land in Australia, you probably wouldn’t select the Netherlands. China continues to have the largest share of our farms, which comprises both leased and freehold land. In terms of freehold ownership, […]
Global Agriculture: Can Organic Farming Become a Balancing Act? Article by: Hari Yellina The USDA National Organic Program has a love-hate relationship with many vegetable growers. There are numerous aspects of the certification that you will appreciate. First and foremost, it has significance. For their crops to be certified organic, growers must meet a high […]
Rising Sea Freight Costs a Threat to Aussie Beef? Article by: Hari Yellina In some years, Australia exports nearly all of its beef and sheepmeat production. Apart from New Zealand, this is the highest export exposure any major red meat producer has in today’s international market. The ability of the processing and export sector to […]
Milk Production in Excess thanks to 20,000 Trees A Darling Downs dairying family originally planted 20,000 trees on their land to address runoff and salt issues, but they’re now reaping the benefits of increased milk production. David and Cheryl Vonhoff, who bought their farm in Oakey, Brymaroo, more than two decades ago and planted trees […]
Macadamias Slowly Bouncing Back Article by: Hari Yellina When a surge of water swept across Robbie Commens’ macadamia farm in East Wardell, near Ballina in Northern NSW, he estimated that nearly half of his orchard had been destroyed, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. Three weeks later, the picture is much brighter; but, Mr […]
Farm Survives Pandemic, now Plans to Expand Article by: Hari Yellina “We’re putting together a prospectus to attract investors right now.” This will enable us to construct more farms, both in Australia and internationally. April Sun Farms co-founder Tyrone Dickson claims, “Our stats prove that we can build, develop, and operate more efficiently than any […]
Horticulture all set to Soar but Obstructions Remains Article by: Hari Yellina This financial year, the value of Australian horticulture is expected to be the second-largest on record. The March Quarter Agricultural Commodities Report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) of the federal government confirms this. It is estimated […]
New Insecticide Receives Proper Recognition The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has now formally registered Booster-Mag, a biological product that provides both insect protection and nutritional characteristics (APVMA). Calix, the company that developed it, said the registration was the conclusion of six years of work. Calix is hoping that Booster-Mag, a foliar spray that […]
Loxton Fruitfly Outbreak: A Major Blow Article by: Hari Yellina After Qld fruit fly maggots were discovered in the area this week, limits on the movement of fruit and vegetables near Loxton are currently in place, with limitations throughout the Riverland in effect until at least mid-November. The latest red zone in the Riverland is now […]
What is the Agribusiness Buzz? Article by: Hari Yellina As part of its animal welfare commitment, Andrew Forrest’s Harvest Road Group has entered the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. He claims that beef industry standards should aim for significantly greater levels of welfare than are now stated in guidelines or regulations, and that the sector […]
How to Eliminate Emissions on the Farm Article by: Hari Yellina Agriculture has a lot of potential to help us achieve our goal of Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and massive reduction by 2030. Over the ten years 2020 to 2030, NSW agriculture has the capacity to produce abatements, and individual landholders’ joint activities […]
New Variant of Covid doing the Rounds Article by: Hari Yellina As the Omicron subvariant takes hold, the number of new coronavirus cases in New South Wales has increased significantly compared to last week. On Thursday, a stark 24,803 new cases were reported in the state. A total of eight deaths have been reported. Currently, […]
Aussie Farmers Much more Optimistic than Counterparts Article by: Hari Yellina According to a poll of over 600 producers from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Australian growers are the most confident about the industry’s future. AgriWebb, an Australian agricultural technology company, polled 636 farmers throughout the world for its State of the […]
Agricultural Sector Set to Break All Previous Records Article by: Hari Yellina According to the most recent overview, the agricultural industry continues to set new production and profitability records, although price corrections are on the way. Based on a revised prediction from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the sector’s […]
Is the Rising Fuel Tax a Problem in the Current Scenario? Article by: Hari Yellina A full tank of gas has suddenly become a status symbol that will eat into any family’s budget. Many Australians are looking to the government for assistance since the average price of petrol has risen over 50 cents per litre […]
Greenhouse Commodities are growing in Demand Article by: Hari Yellina Commodities account for two-thirds of Australia’s total export value. The terms of trade, the Australian dollar, national income, and aggregate demand are all influenced by the prices of these commodities. A deeper knowledge of the underlying determinants of commodity price shifts – supply and demand […]
Can Drones help Growers Maximise Production? Article by: Hari Yellina Aerobotics, an international agritech firm, claims to have demonstrated that, as grower input costs rise, precision agriculture is becoming increasingly crucial to get the most out of each plant. Aerobotics was established in 2014 with the goal of improving yields for perennial crop growers. Dr. […]
Extending Shelf Life a Critical Issue Article by: Hari Yellina Amongst all of the issues haunting the agriculture industry, a major global issue is a lack of shipping capacity. Container delays are causing problems for traders in numerous areas. Extending the shelf life of crops and preserving their freshness are critical, as is reducing fresh produce […]
