Tighter Vegetable Supplies Leads to Good Demand Article by: Hari Yellina Prices have risen in recent months, particularly for cauliflowers, according to a Western Australian vegetable grower, owing to a lack of supply and difficulties persuading workers to select the fruit. Farmers have been planting less, according to Morning Glory Farms owner Bevan Eatts, and […]
Farmers Show their Disapproval for the Draft Water Sharing Plan Article by: Hari Yellina More than 80 Upper Hunter irrigators convened recently at the Aberdeen Bowling Club to debate the consequences of the NSW government’s intention to adopt a slew of new irrigator laws. The draught Water Sharing Plan for the Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial […]
Growing Demand for Large Scale Cropping Article by: Hari Yellina Due to the high demand for cropping land, agents predict a large grain farm in the Mallee to earn $10 million. The 1484 hectare (3667 acre) Normanville property owned by Merriwa Pastoral Company is being sold. Duncan McCulloch and James Beer of Colliers have been […]
Increased Production but Less Trades Forecasted for Australia Article by: Hari Yellina The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was always going to take a cautious approach to this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, given the global uncertainty generated by Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine (WASDE). Last week, the most recent WASDE report […]
The Best Supplementary Feeding Method for Lamb Survival Article by: Hari Yellina A national initiative aims to determine the most effective supplementary feeding options in order to guarantee lamb survival. Murdoch University is leading a new study to see if additional feeding using self-feeders or trail feeding offers better results for lamb survival. Later in the […]
New Hothouse Established to meet Agricultural Demands Article by: Hari Yellina A new hothouse has just opened on GOTAFE’s Shepparton campus for potential students considering a career in horticulture. The hothouse in Shepparton, funded by the Andrews Labor Government, will help foster a growing number of students in horticulture courses, preparing them for rewarding careers […]
Inland Rail could Decrease Ag Transport Costs Drastically Article by: Hari Yellina As gasoline prices rise, new modelling suggests that Inland Rail may save some agriculture commodities about $100 in transportation expenses. According to CSIRO, switching from road to inland rail could save up to $213 million per year in freight transportation expenditures. Horticulture would […]
Young Cattle Prices Track Sideways through Disasters Article by: Hari Yellina Despite the flooding disasters and the Ukraine crisis, the cattle market has remained sideways, as is typical for March and in line with forecasts for the year. Since the end of January, the benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has not moved significantly beyond a […]
India FTA Deal Likely to be Completed by Next Week Article by: Hari Yellina Trade Minister Dan Tehan said that a free-trade agreement with India might be finalised this week. Mr Tehan claimed he spoke with his Indian counterpart up to twice a day and that the two were “making significant progress.” He also stated, […]
Absurd Road Law Leads to Deregulation of Potato Industry The statute that originally restricted the transport of more than 50 kilogrammes of potatoes is one of Australia’s most enigmatic traffic restrictions. When the potato business in Western Australia was deregulated in 2016, the obscure potato law was repealed. Until then, a special potato inspector had […]
Neighbours Stuck in Jam over Sharing of Fruit Harvest Article by: Hari Yellina Authorities have proposed a creative new method for people to exchange fruit without attracting hungry fruit flies. Instead, make jam. Critics have already dubbed it a “back of the beer coaster” solution to end the time-honored practise of neighbours trading extra fruit […]
Citrus Growers Advised not to Wait for Ag Visa Article by: Hari Yellina Citrus growers have been advised not to rely on the Australian ag visa as a resolution to the labour crisis this season. The ag visa could take a year to fully execute, according to attendees at the Citrus Technical Forum 2022 on […]
Farm Inputs Push Market Prices Higher Article by: Hari Yellina Officials in the agricultural community have been swamped with requests for comment from a variety of well-intentioned media attempting to make a link between the recent disastrous rain and flood event in Queensland and NSW and rising fresh produce prices for customers over the last […]
Smoke Taint Research could stop Winery Losses Article by: Hari Yellina In the aftermath of fires, a promising new technology could aid grape growers in recovering from smoke taint. According to University of Adelaide academics, this could be the answer to an issue that has resulted in destroyed and smoke-affected fruit, as well as the […]
Global Overview: Mandarins Article by: Hari Yellina The current state of the worldwide mandarin market is highly reliant on where one looks. Some major producing nations have had more luck than others, with Australia anticipating a big crop, while North America, Italy, and Spain are all suffering from bad weather throughout their growing seasons. Though sales […]
Environmental Factors Affecting Almond Crops Article by: Hari Yellina Almond growers are concerned about wind and cold weather, as they analyse the damage caused by highs and then lows that froze flowers. The producers are still reviewing the damage caused by highs and then lows that froze flowers, and wind and freezing temperatures added insult […]
EU Approves Methane-Reducing Feed Additive Article by: Hari Yellina The European Union has approved the sale of a dairy cow feed supplement that reduces methane emissions. The addition of the feed additive to the EU registration, which is expected in the coming weeks, will be the first time a feed additive approved for environmental benefits […]
Tap into Passionate Farmers to Expand Land Conservation Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers’ environmental passion and know-how have been urged to help the federal government more than treble the quantity of land under private conservation. Farmers, landowners, and conservation organisations have banded together to demand more government support for landowners who wish to permanently set […]
America Loses Taste for Mutton as Lamb Exports Rise Article by: Hari Yellina In February, 20,774 tonnes of lamb were exported from Australia, up 22% from the start of the year. Meanwhile, mutton exports are struggling, particularly to the United States, where they fell by 36% from January to February, with only 761 tonnes shipped […]
Honey Bees Celebrate 200 Years of Success Article by: Hari Yellina Today commemorates the 200th anniversary of the arrival of seven honey bee colonies in Australia, which spawned an industry that currently generates $14.2 billion in annual revenue for the country. Trevor Weatherhead, chair of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, said honey bees had […]
