Fruit Picking Advantageous for Australian Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The Australian Workers’ Union is now in the hopes that more Australians will choose the field of agriculture as their career choice. After a historic win, the Fair Work Commission ordered that every farm worker in the country be entitled to the minimum […]
Almonds and Health Benefits in a Nutshell Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Almonds have been suggested to reduce heart disease risk by lowering total and LDL cholesterol and exerting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Plant sterols as found in almonds may interfere with the absorption of cholesterol and bile acid, and the high amount of […]
Californian Rainfall to Affect Australian Almond Market Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) All Riverina almond growers are elated to find that prices will return to average in the upcoming year. This is mainly because of an expected shortfall in the US almond production market. The market, in fact, rebounded by over twenty-five per cent […]
AWI Headed for a Cultural Change Program? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Large scale NSW commercial fine woolgrower Michael Field said Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) needs to get itself back in favour with the federal government and embark on a program of cultural change to make people feel more positive about the organisation. It […]
Women’s Role in Australian Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) When one imagines a farmer in australia or an agricultural corporate leader, chances are that the picture is that of a man. This is because the majority of people around boardroom table in agriculture are still men, as is the typical stereotype of a […]
The Newest Trends in Agricultural Technology Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In recent years, precision agriculture has adopted digital technologies in order to upgrade itself. Moreover, these new methods are helping farmers manage crops and fields in an innovative manner. It is without a sliver of doubt that the newest digital technology has made […]
Organic Farming and the Steps for Success Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) What is Organic Farming? Organic farming, an agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use […]
Environmental Benefits of Organic Farming Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) There is a hoard of changes that come along with switching to organic farming. Even though most of them are positive, there are a few that are worth considering. Sustainability over Long Term Many changes observed in the environment are long term, occurring slowly […]
Can Lab-Grown Burgers Exacerbate Climate Change? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Companies across the world are moving quickly to bring to the market hamburgers and other meat products that are grown from animal cells in a lab. In fact, this month, Israeli-based company, Future Meat Technologies, raised 14 million to build a production plant […]
Australia Lifts Anti-Dumping Measures on Pineapples Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to the latest reports, Australia has finally announced that it will lift its anti-dumping measure on Philippine canned pineapples. This is the first time after 15 years that this decision has been made. This is one of the best news for the […]
Commercial Walnut Production Forecast: (Global Edition) Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) China’s commercial walnut production [in-shell basis] is forecast at 1.1 million metric tons in the marketing year 2021/22 [september-august] and is unchanged from estimated my 2020/21walnut production. A spring frost may cut production in Xinjiang, the largest walnut producing province, by 20 per […]
The Role of Agriculture in the Global Economy Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It is a well-known fact that agriculture plays an immense role in shaping the economy of developing countries. Nevertheless, the agricultural sector is also a crucial aspect of first world countries. This is because this domain provides the main source of […]
Why is the Australian Pistachio Industry so Successful? Background: In Australia, there is a single organisation, namely: Pistachio Growers’ Association Inc (PGAI). Even though there are no official state or regional organisations, the Western Australia producers are prone to discussing their game plan due to geographic reasons. Furthermore, the PGA is an active member of […]
Australia’s Cotton Industry Celebrated Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) World Cotton Day As a part of World Cotton Day, the nation’s cotton growers are being widely celebrated and hailed. This is because they have been an integral part of the agricultural community. This season has been one of the best so far. The productivity […]
An Emerging Regenerative Era in Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) As the world is evolving, so are the industries that are operating within it. In a new concept that is slowly emerging, many are starting to encourage regenerative agriculture. This new concept of agriculture focuses on stabilizing the interdependent relationship between humans and […]
Australia all Set for New Agriculture Visa Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Fortunately for the agricultural sector, the Australian agriculture worker visa, also known as the ag visa, is a step closer to fruition, after the Federal Government amended the migration regulations. It has enabled it to be operationalized with a supporting program administered […]
Hydroponics and the Development of Agriculture Hydroponics is defined as a method of growing vegetables without the help of any soil. These plants are produced in sand, liquid or gravel. There are additional nutrients but no use of soil at all. Since there is no use of actual soil, there is no mechanical support for […]
What are Australian Agriculture’s Biggest Aspects? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It is a known fact that agriculture is a significant aspect of the Australian economy. In fact, one of the biggest aspects is the cycles in commodity prices that have played a major role in deciding how the economic conditions are shaped in […]
The Current Scenario of Australian Agriculture: An Overview Australia is one of the main producers of a variety of agricultural products. Not only are these goods enjoyed domestically, but they are also exported to countries all over the world. Some of the major products that the nation produces are wheat, wool and beef. Moreover, mainstream, […]
Agriculture set to Reach $70 Billion but with Restrictions Australia’s agricultural sector is set for a record $73bn year but labour shortages and border restrictions are threatening farmers’ ability to deliver on the promise of a bumper harvest. Moreover, The National Farmers’ Federation said this year’s remarkable growth was an important step towards its goal […]
