Dairy Companies in Australia and their Growth A great number of dairy companies are starting to climb the ladder in this booming industry. They are reaping the benefits that come along with the operating facilities in the region. Some of the major companies are situated in Victoria and are contributing to the growth and […]
Wages to Increase Soon in Australia In an announcement welcomed by all industries, the Fair Work Commission has decided to increase the minimum wages by 1.75%. Moreover, this increase applies to workers of all wages; even those who avail their salaries from The National Minimum Wage. Since an award covers most employees, this increase in […]
Research on Avocados Promising for the Growers According to the latest news in the horticultural world, a board of Australian researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the world of avocados. This research will revolutionize the way that this fruit is grown. Moreover, this will also ensure that the heightened demand for avocados is met. […]
Passionfruit Season Gets Green Signal for Winter A great amount of rainfall all across the east coast, along with a great number of new variants that were planted, are the reasons why the upcoming persimmon season is deemed to be a sure success. At the present moment, the season is underway. The supply has two […]
Yuzu: A Perfect Choice for Australians? After appearing in several places, like Sydney and Melbourne, yuzu is now slowly starting to become popular in cafes, cocktail bars and restaurants. At times, yuzu is also made into a hollandaise and curd, which perfectly complements banana bread. In many farms, these citrusy fruits are utilized to develop […]
Water Issues Affecting Almond Prices California’s water situation is affecting many growers. Amongst those who are suffering the most are California’s almond growers. Around eighty per cent of the whole world’s almonds are supplied from California. The other countries that also produce and export these nuts are Australia and Spain. At the present moment, water […]
Healthy and Happy Australia: The Aim In Australia, the Fruit and Vegetable Consortium is a particular group that is made up of leading healthcare professionals, researchers and industrial horticulture groups. At the present moment, due to the situation brought about by the pandemic, this Consortium is aiming to fuel a happy and healthy Australia. Hence, […]
Farmers Deplore the State of Australian Road Potato farmers have a challenging task at hand. Many Sunraysian farmers grow around 15,000 tonnes of vegetable annually. However, a majority of tuck companies are refusing to service the properties around this area because of Curran Road. Residents of this area are of the opinion that the quality […]
Future of the Victorian Dairy Industry The future of the Victorian dairy industry is open to a lot of new opportunities and avenues. Hence, many Australians are looking to invest in the booming dairy industry. Nevertheless, the demand for dairy products is mostly in the processed category. This is why production is increasing exponentially to […]
Markets in South East Asia and Australian Diary The Victorian dairy market is significantly focused on the export market. The export products include a wide and diverse variety of dairy items. Some of them include powdered milk and cream, yoghurt and buttermilk, butter, fats, oils, cheese, whey products, and live animals. Moreover, there are various […]
The Victorian Dairy Industry Above Others? According to research conducted by Deloitte Access Economics, the numerous competitive edges that Victoria possesses make it the ‘heartland’ of the dairy industry. Furthermore, this region is also considered to be a major winner in the dairy industry across the globe. Deloitte Access Economics has studied data pertaining to […]
Victoria and the Dairy Industry: A Brief Overview Victoria is undoubtedly Australia’s largest dairy-producing state. It produces approximately two-thirds of the milk from just 3 per cent of the landmass. In fact, this industry may be identified as Victoria’s largest agricultural industries. In recent years, the gross value of production was estimated to be 20 […]
Walnuts Production and Growth (2020) Overview There has been strong growth in the Australian walnut industry over the last decade, with projections for continued growth. The Australian Walnut Industry Association (AWIA) is the representative association for small and large walnut orchards, which presently cover approximately 3,000 ha of walnut plantings throughout Australia. They can can […]
Pistachios Growth in Australia (2020) Overview Commercial pistachio growing commenced in Australia in the early 1980s following a successful breeding program by CSIRO. The new variety Sirora was released in 1982. It is suited to the climate and soils of the River Murray valley, where today most large orchards are located. Australian yields per hectare have improved […]
Pistachios Growth in Australia (2020) Overview The majority of pecan production in Australia is centred in northern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland. This type of nut is mostly sold domestically in its kernel form. However, there is a small export market for it as well. Statistics The supply per capita of both the in-shell […]
Hazelnuts Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Overview Hazelnuts are grown in the temperate areas of south-eastern Australia. The main production regions are the central tablelands of NSW around Orange and Narrandera, and northeast Victoria around Myrtleford. They are also grown in central and eastern Victoria and increasingly in northern Tasmania. These trees take around […]
Macadamias Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Overview Native to Australia, macadamia trees are only found naturally in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. The Hawaiian macadamia industry was grown from one cultivar from Australia that was repeatedly cloned. Recently, new research into macadamias has revealed the world’s dominant commercial cultivar, which is grown […]
Macadamias Production and Growth in Australia (2020) In spite of an exotic plant disease destroying more than 5000 Victorian chestnut trees in 2010, according to farmer and nut processor Jane Casey, the quality of Australian chestnuts has never been better. Australia is a country that has a wide variety of nuts that are produced and then […]
Almond Growth and Production in Australia (2020) With two months still pending in the official horticultural year, Calfornia almond shipments have created a new record in 2021. This is a Herculean feat because of the trade issues and Covid 19 complications that plagued the global markets throughout this year. According to reports, the California industry […]
Australia and the Nut Industry: an Overview (2020) Nuts and seeds are an excellent source of protein, minerals and vitamins. Hence, the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that all individuals should include nuts in their everyday diet. Moreover, Australia is a country that focuses on its import and export of nuts. In fact, as of June […]
