A Season Like no Other: The Australian Mango Australian mango seasons are usually a great hit. However, 2020 proved to be a little different. The weather was warm and there were winds that ran well into the harvest season. Nevertheless, the Northern Territory was faced with a wet season that was hot and extremely dry. […]
Grapes’ Value in Decline due to Trade War Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to the latest in the agricultural world, the Australian government is still trying to fathom the reason why China is delaying table grape imports. This is a great matter of concern because this trade is worth millions and is crucial […]
Montague Takes Part in the Citrus and Grape Industries Montague, one of Australia’s famous produce organisations, has collaborated with Primewest in order to take operational control over 93ha Piscioneri Farms. This farm is located 9 kilometres from central Mildura. This abundant property boasts of numerous planted crops, such as Allison, Ivory, Menindee and Thompson table […]
Price Adjustments in the Almond World The almond industry is one of the most booming ones in the world. With the demand for almonds rising, production has also exponentially increased and the price has risen. In fact, this nut is popular in all international markets such as India, Europe and China. Moreover, it is a […]
Tool Created for Spotting Yellow Leaf Spot Disease The Grains Research and Development has stated that they intend to develop a new tool. This will assist Australian wheat producers to examine and make informed decisions about eradicating yellow leaf spot. This is one of the deadliest diseases that is plaguing the agricultural world. This problem […]
Purple ‘Greens’ the New Normal in Australia? It seems that Australia is heading towards a colourful palette. In recent times, coloured vegetables are taking over the fresh markets. For instance, Australians have been enjoying the aesthetic eggplants, beetroots and cabbages. Now adding to this selection, producers have also introduced purple cauliflower, carrots and broccoli. These […]
Mango Season Underway in Australia Even though Australia is facing the dead of winter, mango season has already commenced on the outskirts of the Darwin region. Here, tropical mangoes are already being picked, and the fruit is getting ready to hit the fresh markets. In fact, it is being estimated that over 4,000 trays of […]
Increase in Australian Take-Home Fruit Dollar Sales Sales Overview According to the latest reports, in the four weeks that have led up to 13th June 2021, the take-home fruit category has increased by over one per cent. Nevertheless, the volume sales have declined by over 6.7% since last year. This is a great difference with […]
Wine Australia Welcomes Record Vintages Australia can now proudly claim a record vintage in regards to the national wine grape crop. It has amounted to 2.03 million in the year 2021. Nevertheless, the prices have also significantly increased alongside this. Unlike, during the rest of the time, this crop has now claimed the highest price […]
Growing Demand for Agri-Products in Vietnamese Markets In the present moment, organic agri products are gaining tremendous popularity. Hence, there is great potential in the markets for the development of these products. Moreover, Australia is a great potential market for Vietnamese products that are slowly starting to gain popularity. Mekong Organics is Australia’s first choice […]
New Almond Grading Machine and Safety Researchers, working at UniSA, have newly developed an automated technique for grading almonds quality and also detecting any types of toxic materials. In the previous years, the worth of Australia’s almond crop was valued at over $1 billion. Moreover, it is now expected to expend over $1.5 billion in […]
Revised Forecast of the Australian Macadamia Nuts According to the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS), the forecast for 2021 has been slightly revised. There has been a drop of 4.5 per cent for the macadamia nuts. Hence, from 50,770 the number has decreased to 48,500. This decrease is being solely credited to the chaotic weather conditions. […]
Demand for Avocados Boosting Australian Fresh Markets Australia is set to see significant growth in the avocados market in 2021. In fact, producers are claiming that this could be some of the biggest crops to date. This abundance will certainly lead to a plethora of opportunities in the international and domestic sectors. Moreover, experts are […]
Hurdles in Chinese Ports Lead to Oversupply of Fruits One of Western Australia’s largest citrus producers says it has been unable to send its fruit to China due to hold-ups at Chinese ports. Dandaragan-based AGRIFresh director Daniel Ying has stated that domestic citrus prices were down last year. China’s taste for Australian fruit hasn’t waned, but […]
Australia’s One Harvest Denounces Plastic Packaging One Harvest, Australia’s leading salad manufacturer, has taken a crucial step towards sustainability. Looking towards the future, the organisation has announced that they aim to transform all of their plastic packagings to recyclable, reusable or compostable materials by 2025. Since this organisation is an active member of the ANZAC […]
Almond Trees Recovering from Hail Damage Almond trees can be extremely damaged and distorted after an unfortunate hail event. As a result, it is extremely crucial to analyze the level of destruction and quickly take steps to recover the damaged areas. Since the almond industry is a billion-dollar industry, precautions must be taken in order […]
Australian Researchers to Unravel Nut Industry! Researchers, located at the Australian Griffith University, are beginning to fuel the emerging Galip nut industry. In order to complete this task, they are providing marginalised women with a source of income. The only task they are being asked to complete is to plant a significant amount of trees. […]
Tasmania’s Cherries Ready for Export The Morrison program has a set of programs that are utilized to support Australian exporters have tremendously helped to lift Tasmania’s cherry exports. Now, these exports have reached record heights. Currently, 30% of Australian Cherries are exported to more than 30 countries in a highly competitive international market. Out of […]
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 […]
