Strawberries Flourish with the Help of AI Article by: Hari Yellina The main goal of an Australian Research Council Research Hub is to utilise artificial intelligence to boost farming production and disease control. In 2018, the centre won $5 million in funding from the Australian Research Council’s Industrial Transformation Research Program. The Hub brings together world-class […]
Australian Citrus Industry Rewarded for its Achievements Article by: Hari Yellina At the Citrus Technical Forum Awards Dinner, Citrus Australia inducted two additional members of the industry into the Hall of Fame: Robert Lochert and Russell Witcombe. This year’s Citrus Technical Forum, which FreshPlaza attended, drew around 350 people from throughout the Australian citrus industry […]
Dried Fruits Australia Announces Winners Article by: Hari Yellina With the national association presenting new prizes for its top farmers based on commercial considerations, dried grape growers will be clearing space on the mantelpiece. Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) is launching the 2022 DFA Top Crop Categories this season, which will recognise and reward enterprises who […]
Global Hunt for Vaccines Continue Article by: Hari Yellina To combat the spread of Japanese encephalitis, the central government will invest $69 million. In Australia, 15 human instances of JEV have been confirmed, with at least two deaths. Vaccines and mosquito management measures will be the centerpiece of the government’s emergency response. The government will […]
Australian Beef Now a part of NRL’s Broncos Article by: Hari Yellina Under a new partnership contract facilitated by Meat & Livestock Australia, Australian Beef has established an official collaboration with the Brisbane Broncos, underlining the vital role Australian red meat serves in high-performing players’ diets on the national stage. MLA’s mission is to invest […]
Fleece Length Wools Now Available in Australian Markets Article by: Hari Yellina The Australian wool clip has been impacted by continued good seasons across the key wool growing regions, with an increase in over-length fleeces hitting the market. Discounts of up to 200 cents have been reported in the finer micron categories. The optimal length […]
Huge Emergency Fund Yet to be Used Article by: Hari Yellina Despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison claiming the floods destroying the east coast were exactly the type of catastrophe the fund was designed to address, money from the government’s $4.8 billion emergency disaster response fund has yet to be activated. Even with constant pressure and […]
As Brisbane Markets Reopen, Growers Assess Damage Article by: Hari Yellina Trading resumed in a limited capacity at the flood-damaged Brisbane Markets early yesterday morning after a significant clean-up. Wholesalers worked around the clock on Tuesday (February 1) to guarantee buyers had access to fresh food by opening on Wednesday morning. As the waters recede, […]
“Members Bound to Benefit”: International Fresh Produce Association Article by: Hari Yellina One of the perks for Australian members of the newly formed International Fresh Produce Association is the opportunity to contribute to the organisation on a global scale. The Produce Marketing Association, which includes PMA A-NZ, merged with the United Fresh Produce Association in […]
Spuds Being Consumed now More than Ever Article by: Hari Yellina It’s not a competition… but potatoes have quietly surpassed apples as the most popular fresh vegetable item in Australia for the past financial year. According to the most recent volume of the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook, which is published every February, the value of […]
Farm Offers Grazing with Secure Water Article by: Hari Yellina A well-established western district farm provides the assurance of drought resistance. This 170 hectare (420 acre) Knebsworth property is only a short distance from Macarthur and 42 minutes from Hamilton. The farm, according to agents from A1 Real Estate Solutions, provided a significant source of […]
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Floods Rattle Lamb Supply Chains Article by: Hari Yellina The recent extraordinary floods in northern NSW, where floodwaters have reached unprecedented heights, are expected to have an impact on the Australian lamb market. Flood-affected areas and adjacent regions have now impacted industry supply networks, resulting in road closures, damage to businesses, farms, and infrastructure. A […]
Dairy Poll Advocacy Mess Article by: Hari Yellina As separate groups go to fight over the mandated levies farmers pay to Dairy Australia, cracks in the dairy advocacy bodies have flared out in public, and Minister David Littleproud may end up bearing the brunt of the backlash. Farmers can vote for no change in the […]
Can Legumes Boost Beef’s Bottom Line? Article by: Hari Yellina Incorporating legumes into the diet of many Australian red meat farmers can enhance productivity while also providing drought resistance and environmental benefits. Meat & Livestock Australia has developed a new Legumes Hub to demonstrate how legumes can help grazing operations. The Legumes Hub, which will […]
Cotton and Wheat Ready to be Grown on Five Enterprise Property Article by: Hari Yellina On Queensland’s NSW border, Martin and Karen Sullivan have built something like an agricultural fortress. Tooroora, their 6677-hectare (16,498-acre) property close to Dirranbandi, has been transformed into a drought-resistant operation that grows cotton, fodder, grain, beef, wool, and lamb. It’s unlikely […]
Victorian Man Passes Away due to Japanese Encephalitis Virus Article by: Hari Yellina In Australia, nine human cases of the mosquito-borne virus have been verified, including six in Victoria, one in Queensland, and two in New South Wales. On February 28, a man in his 60s from northern Victoria died of the virus, and autopsy […]
What are the Impacts of the Ukraine War on Food and Agriculture? Article by: Hari Yellina The conflict in Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for the food supply chain. Business operations and trade flows will be disrupted, as will commodities and energy prices. Moreover, the economy’s outlook will deteriorate. Many food and agribusiness industries in Europe and […]
Software Solution Becomes Startup’s Secret Weapon Article by: Hari Yellina You generally tend to imagine people working on the soil with their hands, tools, and heavy machinery when you think about farming. Although data and analytics may not come to mind right away, AgriWebb is working hard to alter that. When AgriWebb arrived on the […]
California Walnuts Launches Campaign to Explain Benefits of Omega-3 Article by: Hari Yellina More than 90% of Americans, according to a research published in the Nutrition Journal, aren’t receiving enough omega-3s in their diet. The California Walnut Commission launched its third annual “Power of 3” global marketing campaign today to raise awareness about the advantages […]
