Fresh Veggies the Key to Proper Gut Health Article by: Hari Yellina We were always told to “eat our vegetables” as children, yet it turns out that not all vegetables are created equal. Fresh is best, according to dietician Nicole Barber, and choosing fruits and vegetables that have travelled a shorter distance to market is […]
Is the Vegetable Greenhouse Chain Capable of Bearing Costs? Article by: Hari Yellina Who will be responsible for the rising costs? That is the question on everyone’s mind in the greenhouse vegetable industry. No one had an answer at the start of the current season, but growers appear to be stuck with it for the […]
Overall Orange Conditions Remain Similar to Last Year’s Article by: Hari Yellina As a result of recurring outbreaks of Covid-19, importers have faced significant hurdles in recent years. Importers face a great deal of unpredictability in terms of distribution, labour, and resources. Flexibly adjusting operating procedures, properly observing changes in market demand, and constantly ensuring […]
Pomegranate Demands Exceed Supply Article by: Hari Yellina In its first season of commercial production, a Western Australian pomegranate grower was unable to meet the high demand for the fruit. Bassam Al Haify, co-owner of Gingin Pomegranates, notes that due to several unfavourable weather events, volume was lower than expected, but quality was still excellent. […]
Potato Growers Say Rising Costs are Exposing them to Risks Article by: Hari Yellina Costs are spiralling out of control, exerting pressure on Tasmanian potato producers who may have to switch crops. Leigh Elphinstone, a farmer from Sisters Creek, Tasmania, and head of the Simplot potato grower committee, agrees. He claimed that the cost of […]
Riverland Fruit Fly Outbreak Not Over Yet Article by: Hari Yellina A new fruit fly infestation was declared last week, dealing more devastation to the Riverland fruit business. Following the discovery of a pregnant female Queensland fruit fly in a monitoring trap by PIRSA, the outbreak was announced at Murtho. This comes after fruit fly […]
Persimmons In Demand Now More than Ever Article by: Hari Yellina The persimmon orchards in Victoria’s north-east begin to pop with brilliant orange trees when the air becomes chilly and the sky becomes gloomy. They’re a unique fall fruit with a tomato-like form and flesh that tastes like an apricot or pear. Grower Frank Primerano […]
Fruit Fly Quad Bikes Hit the Ground Again Article by: Hari Yellina The South Australian government has withdrawn custom-made quad motorcycles ordered to help eradicate fruit fly because they are “too noisy.” The four utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) cost $43,360 each, according to government records, and were fully equipped with a custom-made bait spray and […]
Global Update: Larger South African Lemons a Direct Effect of Heavy Rains Article by: Hari Yellina South African lemons have grown larger than predicted due to late and heavy rains, particularly in portions of Port Elizabeth, where significant citrus-producing districts are located. According to Leroux Venter, chairman of the Citrus Growers’ Association’s Lemon Focus Group, […]
Market Potential of Chinese Fruit Grows by Leaps and Bounds Article by: Hari Yellina Various quality domestic fruits make their debut on the Chinese market in May. In recent years, the market for quality homegrown fruit has exploded. This development has gotten a lot of media attention. “China produces a vast variety of fruits, including […]
Melons Australia Declares Seamless Data Flow Article by: Hari Yellina Melons Australia has demonstrated a trial of how to get data from entire fruit to chopped pieces at the shop. According to the industry’s trade group, the project aims to increase consumer contact with farmers while also increasing consumer confidence in the freshness and food […]
Hort Connections Receives Huge Federal Government Grant Article by: Hari Yellina The government has backed horticulture’s greatest show. Hort Connections has been awarded $2 million to help assure the event’s future and growth. The event, which is co-hosted by Ausveg and the International Fresh Produce Association of Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), attracts over […]
The Challenges of Dehydrating Raspberries Article by: Hari Yellina The dehydration of a product is an important consideration during the freezing process. The reason for this is because water loss has a direct impact on the product’s quality and weight. As a result, dealing with dehydration is one of the most pressing concerns for food […]
Organic Import Apples and Pear Programs Underway Article by: Hari Yellina This season, both imported organic pears and organic apples have had a delayed start. Pears: Organic pears from Argentina will have a little lower volume this year. “The pear season began a few weeks later than usual and appears to be ending sooner than […]
Why are Truckloads of Avocados Being Dumped? Article by: Hari Yellina Thousands of avocados being discarded despite the biggest food price rise in years is a scenario that would perplex and upset any Australian consumer. Farmers, on the other hand, have defended the move, claiming that it is a necessary measure to keep them from […]
Banana Growers Bank on Gut Health Theory Article by: Hari Yellina Carnarvon banana growers hope to apply the principle of excellent gut health to their land to produce healthier fruit. Carnarvon’s Sweeter Banana Co-operative has initiated a three-year trial that will compare sub-tropical bananas grown with synthetic fertiliser to those grown with biomineral fertiliser, in […]
Global Agriculture Update: Dehydrated Fruits Bringing in Massive Profits Article by: Hari Yellina Due to local and regional flare-ups of Covid-19, as well as delays and high pricing for international freight, fresh produce market disturbances continue to exist globally. As a result, fresh produce companies who rely on international shipping schedules and rates have started […]
Farmers and Food Makers Unite to Market Local Produce Article by: Hari Yellina In Queensland’s South Burnett, food manufacturers and producers have banded together to put local food on the table. A big chalkboard shows a message indicating how far the food at an ordinary Brisbane BBQ has travelled as you come through the entrance […]
Fruit Pickers now Eligible for a Set Wage Article by: Hari Yellina Shoppers are being cautioned that cost-of-living pressures are likely to worsen starting today, as farm pay increases all across the country have the potential to raise the cost of fruits and vegetables. It’s the first day of a new wage framework for horticultural employees, […]
What are the Opportunities for the Export of Greenhouse Grown Melons? Article by: Hari Yellina According to a top Australian horticultural, protected cropping may provide a specific niche supply of high-quality melons from North Queensland for export in the future. Dr. Elio Jovicich of the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has been working […]
