Blueberries Production in Australia Blueberries Overview The majority of production, when it comes to blueberries, occurs in the northern New South Wales region of Coffs Harbour. The growth is at its peak during the summer months. Because there are multiple regions that grow blueberries in Australia, this fruit is thus available all throughout the year. […]

Fruit Production in Australia All Fresh Fruit Overview As of 2019 the fruit data was: Approximately 2.79 million tonnes of fruits were produced in the nation. The total value of these fruits amounted to $5.5 billion. 98% of Australian families purchased this as a part of their daily lives. The supply per capita was recorded […]

Berries Production in Australia (2019) Overview If the term ‘fresh berries’ is utilized, it predominantly indicates to a variety of berries. They can be identified as blueberries, strawberries, rubus berries, raspberries and blackberries. Moreover, Australia is nation which is an exporter of berries which means berries are abundantly found on the Australian soil. Australia grows a […]

Apples Production in Australia Overview Apples are a fruit that is abundantly produced across all states in Australia. The harvest season usually occurs between February and May. Nonetheless, this fruit is available all year-round. This is made possible due to the controlled atmosphere technology. Statistics As of 2019: Approximately 310,875 tonnes of this fruit was […]

Cut Flowers Produced in Australia (2019) Overview Australia is a nation where cut flowers are found in abundance. These flowers are grown at all times of the year, with an elevation during Valentine’s Day in February and Mother’s Day in May. Moreover, a smaller peak may be witnessed in December for Christmas. Furthermore, the production […]

Broccoli/ Baby Broccoli in Australia (2019) Overview When it comes to broccoli, there are 2 categories that can be found: regular broccoli and baby broccoli. The term ‘baby’ refers to two different types of vegetable. Firstly, baby broccoli is identified as a variety of modified version. Secondly, it may also signify Broccolini, a fusion between […]

Beans in Australia (2019) Overview Green beans, string beans, or snap beans are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and of folic acid and fiber. They have similar nutritional benefits to snap peas and okra. Here are some key points about green beans. More detail and supporting information is in the main […]

Asparagus Production in Australia Overview Out of all of the vegetables harvested in Australia, asparagus is a popular vegetable among the citizens. Asparagus is typically divided into two categories: a spring cut and a summer cut. The latter is primarily saved for the domestic market. Because of the low cost of the imported products, minimal […]

Artichokes in Australia Overview Australia is a nation where many vegetables are found in abundance. One of these vegetables can be identified as artichokes. In fact, an area where artichokes are majorly harvested is Victoria. Some of the other smaller states also produce artichokes but in lower quantities.   Moreover, the majority of the vegetablethat are […]

Almonds and the Environment Efficient Water-Use It may be identified that the farmers of Australian almonds can be deemed as world leaders when it comes to the productive usage of water. The personnel operating the almond industry are one of the most environmentally aware individuals as compared to other sectors. Since water is a vital […]

ABA and its Role in the Almond Industry Any established industry needs a group of members to regulate it so that it functions like a well-oiled machine. Hence, the almond industry also has a regulatory body identified as the Almond Board of Australia (ABA). This organization not only facilitates the development of the sector, but […]

Labour Shortages due to Unavailability of Backpackers One of the major industries that have suffered a significant blow due to COVID 19 is the agricultural field and its labour. In fact, the border restrictions that have been implemented because of this pandemic are causing an exponential decline in the number of active workers. Many backpackers, […]

Global Fruit Production Bananas: The Most Popular Fruit Fruit crops comprise a major section of the global agricultural production. Fruits, consumed along with vegetables, are a part of a healthy and robust diet. Additionally, if the production quantities are carefully studied, the most popular fruit in the world is bananas. In fact, in 2018, over […]

Plans to Curb Labour Shortages Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In order to assess the labour requirements across the nation, AUSVEG, a pioneer in Australia’s vegetable and potato growing industry, is conducting studies in order to avoid the problem of labour shortage during the upcoming spring and summer harvests. This need for planning is […]

Farming Industry and its Vulnerabilities Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to recent data, the Australian horticultural farming domain employs about three percent of the country’s citizens. However, this field remains one of the most vulnerable ones out of all the professions. Moreover, these injuries are proof of the poor performance and judgment carried […]

International Trade of Almonds Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Australia can be identified as the second-largest producer of almonds. After cultivating these almonds, they are exported in the form of both in-shell and kernels. As of June 2019, Australia has exported over 49,393 tonnes of in-shell nuts. Alongside this, they have also exported approximately […]

SWP and the Large Companies Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Many claim that Australia’s Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) is an aid program. However, this assumption is an incorrect one. This misunderstanding can severely affect how sending-country governments located in the Pacific and Australian regions conduct their roles under the SWP. The two schemes, namely […]

Seasonal Workers Banned from Entering Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The ongoing, disastrous pandemic has negatively affected a lot of aspects in the world of agriculture. Currently, many overseas seasonal workers have been denied entry into New South Wales (NSW) due to strict border rules and regulations. Moreover, in a statement issued by […]

Workers in Jobseekers and Jobkeepers Extension Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In accordance with the Prime Minister’s statement, delivered on 20th, July 2020, there are some modifications that have been made to the stimulus packages. Firstly, the payment for JobKeeper has now been extended due to the ongoing pandemic. This extension has been elongated […]

Facts of the Horticultural Trade Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It is a known fact that agriculture is the backbone of a country’s economy. The same can be said with regards to Australia. Moreover, agriculture plays an incredibly crucial role when it comes to the sustenance of the social, economic and environmental atmosphere of […]