Biosecurity Project Launched to Support the Melon Industry Article by: Hari Yellina For the next year, the Australian melon sector will be surrounded by an additional ring of biosecurity protection, with the intention that the impacts will endure much longer. PHA and Melons Australia have launched a one-year Melon Industry Extension for Biosecurity project to […]
Peaches and Nectarines Gain Access into Vietnam Market Article by: Hari Yellina Australian peaches and nectarines will re-enter Vietnam thanks to a five-year-long deal. The federal government recently approved technical negotiations between the two nations, which will restore the trade destination after it was closed in 2015 by Vietnamese officials who demanded the implementation of […]
Lamb Supply Tightens in Strong Market Article by: Hari Yellina The national indicator has risen due to tightening restocker lamb supply across the country, as well as favourable seasonal conditions resulting in increased turn off weights. The national restocker lamb indicator was up 16c from last week and 11c higher than a year ago as […]
Tail Hair Genotyping Reveals Age of Cattle Article by: Hari Yellina The current cutting-edge studies utilising DNA extracted from cattle tail hair to determine genetic makeup has generated a new discovery that could pay off big in the northern beef business. The animal’s age can also be determined using real-time sequencing, which scientists intend to […]
Game on for Corn Producers Article by: Hari Yellina After confirmed sightings in three-week old plants at Bonville south of Coffs Harbour last week, corn growers in the state’s north are bracing for a second season with Fall Army Worm. The latest appearance follows complaints of the invasive grub at Croppa Creek and Cudgen from […]
Calculating Water Use in the Dairy Shed Article by: Hari Yellina Water is essential in the dairy shed, whether it’s for cleaning the milking equipment, hosing down the yards, cooling milk, or running sprinklers. Dairy producers can use Agriculture Victoria’s online resources to calculate their water use in the dairy, including a reference called ‘Dairy […]
Bega Cheese in for Massive Profit Jump despite Covid Challenges Article by: Hari Yellina Despite obstacles relating to COVID-19, Bega Cheese’s half-year revenues rose by 48%. The company’s half-year earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) surged by 48 percent to $97.2 million from the previous year, according to the company’s interim report released on […]
Oh No! Are Vegan Products Using Beef Imagery? Article by: Hari Yellina c It has also been suggested that the food authority reverse its decision to allow plant proteins and non-dairy milks to utilize animal descriptors. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission should take action on the close proximity of real beef and copycat plant-based proteins […]
Fruit Fly Freedom Back in Adelaide Article by: Hari Yellina With the successful eradication of the last incident at Ridleyton, the two-year war against fruit fly in metropolitan Adelaide has come to an end. After the government and community effectively cleared 12 outbreaks over the past two years, residents in Adelaide can once again freely […]
Switching from Beef to Sheep? Consider This! Article by: Hari Yellina If you possess or lease a piece of property in Australia and want to make a fair livelihood from it, you’ll need to think carefully about the business(es) you want to start. It’s not always evident. However, what if you had the option? Let’s take a […]
What are the Emissions Advantages for Grain Producers? Article by: Hari Yellina According to a leading researcher, who was part of the team that developed a report on the carbon emissions of the Australian grains industry, the findings showed that Australian grain growers have some of the lowest emissions in the world. Hence, this is a cause for optimism […]
Farm Safety Advice Now Available at the Click of a Button Article by: Hari Yellina A forthcoming farm safety webinar will attempt to cover ever-changing COVID-19 workplace policies along with completing company risk assessments. Subtropical Dairy will host the webinar, which includes chemical training, water and effluent safety, working at heights and restricted spaces, and tractor, quad, and motorcycle safety. […]
Rum and Milk: The Perfect Combination? Let’s Find Out! Article by: Hari Yellina Thanks to a by-product from one of Australia’s greatest rum manufacturers, a dairy farmer in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is optimizing his herd’s milk production. Ray DeVere of River Ridge Dairies in Kureelpa, Queensland, claims that feeding his herd dunder, a by-product of […]
Eating Red Meat Extends Life Span? Article by: Hari Yellina Eat a steak and you’ll live longer. That’s the takeaway from a panel of prominent scientists who believe ‘fake food fans’ have transformed red meat into a villain. According to a new study published in the International Journal of General Medicine this week, eating red meat improves […]
Record Agricultural Volumes Achieved on Exchange Article by: Hari Yellina The Clear Grain Exchange has set a number of daily records in recent weeks, indicating that farmers’ post-harvest commercial sales have increased. Farmers are seeking various opportunities to sell unpriced grain again after the summer holiday break, with large volumes passing through the online trading platform. […]
Is the All American Steak really ‘American?’ Article by: Hari Yellina A hamburger or steak labelled “Product of the United States” could contain beef from cattle reared as far away as Australia, a flexible labelling practise that has piqued President Joe Biden’s interest as he and anti-trust officials focus on large meatpacking companies. The long-running […]
Potatoes all set to Enter Milk Market Article by: Hari Yellina Potato Milk? You bet! A newcomer to the alternative milk market is making a splash in the northern hemisphere. Soy milk was first, followed by almond and oat milks, and now Dug, a Swedish company, has created a buzz in the northern hemisphere with […]
Consumers in Need of Paddock to Plate Food COVID-19 has caused shortages in retail supermarkets, therefore farmers markets have become a popular destination for people to acquire groceries. The majority of markets in the state have around 500 weekly visitors, with certain markets, such as those in Barossa and Adelaide, having much more. Christine Robertson, […]
New Tropical Food Forest Present in North Queensland A farmer from the Atherton Tableland is thinking outside the box, experimenting with syntropic farming to enrich his soil and produce a prosperous crop. Syntropic farming, often known as food forests, is a relatively new agricultural system pioneered by Swiss farmer Ernst Gotsch in Brazil, who transformed […]
Vertical Veggie Production Towers to be Built in Perth Article by: Hari Yellina The first commercial-scale solar-powered and carbon-neutral farm in Australia could be on the horizon. However, instead of large farm fields, it’ll be placed within city buildings. Eden Towers, based in Western Australia, has announced intentions to build four 12-meter-high growth tower platforms for […]
