High Technology Opportunities in Urban Australia High-tech horticulture is being used in metropolitan locations around the world for a variety of reasons, including economic development. Community involvement and environmental advantages are two things that come to mind when thinking about this project. Vertical farm systems, container farms, and other similar systems are now being witnessed […]
Supply Chain Operations Hampered Due to Omicron The Omicron variant has highlighted the strain that COVID-19 has been exerting on Australia’s supply networks, as well as possibilities to make the operations and markets more resilient. The main question would be whether state and federal governments have the foresight to take the required steps today to […]
Australia’s Organic Farms Retain the Title Following an Australian Government announcement today calling for public comment on the topic, Australia’s $2.6 billion organic business is celebrating a milestone in establishing a statutory standard for use of the term “organic.” Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud, a long-time supporter of improving and streamlining Australia’s organic regulatory framework, […]
Urea to be Produced Locally to Avoid Shortages Australia announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot to safeguard local supply of urea, which is required to make a diesel additive used in vehicles, while China restricts fertiliser exports to keep domestic prices stable. According to Federal Energy Minister Angus […]
VEGOILS-Palm Tracks Weaker Rival Oils Malaysian palm oil futures dipped on Friday, followed lower-cost competing oils, although speculators profited after the contract hit an all-time high over labour shortage concerns. At the midday break, the flagship palm oil contract FCPOc3 for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 71 ringgit, or 1.38 per […]
Agriculture Loses Out Due to Tremendous Heat According to a new study from the Institute of Physics, billions of working hours have been lost globally due to extreme heat. Exporters are concerned that as the world warms, the trend will intensify. Excessive heat and humidity cost the economy more than 675 billion labour hours per […]
Research Helping Agricultural Domain Save Water Shade netting and high-density planting are two water-saving technologies being promoted for Western Australian vegetable and fruit growers. Research results on research projects looking at using water more efficiently to minimise costs and improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability were presented at the WA Horticulture Update 2021 in November last […]
Disaster Prevention Projects to be Funded Every Year Labor has pledged to devote $200 million each year to disaster mitigation and resilience, from a $4.7 billion reserve that the administration has refused to use, according to the party. If elected, opposition leader Anthony Albanese claimed his party would restructure the Emergency Disaster Fund, investing in […]
Grains Facing Weekly Losses: A Cause for Concern? On Friday, the values of soybean and corn in Chicago lost more ground, with both markets expected to close the week down due to rain projections in drought-stricken South American producing areas. Wheat is set to drop for the third week in a row due to a better supply […]
Australia’s Tree Nut Industry: The Growth and Development The tree nut business in Australia continues to be a national roaring success. The industry contributes significantly to the Australian rural and regional economy, with a farm gate value of over AU$1 billion in 2018. The tree-nut business is currently undergoing its most massive development in a […]
Search for Dairy Innovations Rages On South-west With the launch of Victoria’s first dairy innovation challenge, farmers will have the opportunity to discuss and promote their ideas and creations. The DemoDAIRY Foundation has launched the South West Victoria Dairy Innovation Challenge (DDF). Milk harvesting, farm operations and management, fodder production and harvesting, sustainability, and the […]
Revolutionary Autonomous Tractor on Debut Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) With the introduction of John Deere’s first autonomous tractor for broad acre systems, the global equipment business has begun off 2022 with a boom. The machine, which combines a John Deere 8R tractor, a TruSet-enabled chisel plough, and a GPS guidance system, will be […]
Regional Cities Require Rail, Air and Arts Funding Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) To keep up with the surge in tree-changers, regional cities are urging the federal government to invest in their infrastructure and cultural institutions. Since the pandemic began, data obtained by Infrastructure Australia in the first quarter of 2021 revealed a 200 […]
Are Backpackers Really Safe in Australia? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In a recent court report, serious injuries suffered by UK backpackers working on Bundaberg fields owned by the world’s largest macadamia grower were highlighted. The labourers were hurt in 2018 while working as casuals on Saratoga Holdings Pty Ltd’s plantations. A manager was […]
Summer Lamb Campaign: A Tremendous Uproar Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Meat and livestock are two types of livestock abundantly found in Australia. With its take on Australia’s isolation during the epidemic, Australia’s annual summer lamb campaign set tongues wagging. However, few people are aware of the complexity of work that goes on behind the […]
Calling all Wine Lovers! Top 21 Vineyards Announced Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The top 50 nominees for the 2021 Vineyard of the Year have been announced, with South Africa leading the way with 20 competitors. The Vineyard of the Year Awards was established in 2020 with the goal of putting vineyards around the […]
Labour Campaign Saves the Strawberry Harvest Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The strawberry sector in Queensland has reflected on the success of its innovative campaign, which tremendously helped secure workers for the upcoming season in 2021. Currently, strawberry pickers can earn up to $100,000 tax-free under the industry’s PickPackWin programme. Hundreds of people rapidly […]
Central Irrigation Trust Attempts to Slash Energy Costs Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to official sources, irrigators alongside the River Murray are now presented with an opportunity to cut down on their power bills. Moreover, they can potentially provide power surety for the Riverland region. This has been possible due to a newly […]
Agritourism: Farmers Cashing in through Hipcamp Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Farmers are taking advantage of the domestic tourist boom and diversifying their income streams by renting out their land for camping. In the last 18 months, the number of landowners selling their property to private campers has doubled to over 2000, with the […]
Bushfires and Covid: The Complete Impact on Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) With COVID-19 concerns for future fires, Australia’s bushfire recovery agency is preparing how evacuations and other emergency support for those affected by bushfires might be done safely. The horrible summer fires that took 33 lives across the country are now known […]
