Global Update: New Zealand Resumes New Apple Season Article by: Hari Yellina Every year in the middle of February, New Zealand’s apple season starts and lasts until August or September. Apples from New Zealand are aromatic, juicy, and luscious. They have a lovely appearance and flavour, and they are highly popular on the market. Furthermore, […]
Focus on Agricultural Markets this Election Article by: Hari Yellina Making improvements to the transparency and efficiency of agricultural produce markets is a never-ending endeavour. This is because industries, markets, and the entire economy are always evolving, thus, market regulation and competition policies must adapt as well. While change and the need to adjust are generally sluggish, […]
New Fruit Fly Outbreaks Declared in Riverland Article by: Hari Yellina After maggots were discovered in backyard fruit, PIRSA announced two new Queensland fruit fly infestations in Waikerie and Paringa. Properties will be inspected in the new 1.5-kilometer “red” outbreak areas, and limitations on the transit of at-risk fruits and vegetables have been imposed. Mundic Creek, […]
Burnett all Set to Witness Huge Citrus Season Article by: Hari Yellina Burnett citrus growers are preparing for a busy season ahead, with the fruit almost mature and ready to pick. Despite the fact that the fruit will be a mixed bag in terms of look, buyers can rest confident that there’ll be plenty of […]
Wholesalers on Alert as ACCC Warns of Horticulture Code Crackdown Article by: Hari Yellina A notice has been issued to fresh produce distributors due to violations of the Horticulture Code of Conduct. After audits revealed incidences of wholesalers failing to satisfy their legal duties, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it would focus more […]
Global Overview: Avocados Article by: Hari Yellina Avocados are still as popular as ever around the world, with sales in most regions maintaining relatively consistent despite ongoing logistical challenges and rising costs. Some are even doing better than normal, with an unusually healthy market for this time of year in France. Some countries will not […]
Cherry Season Hits an All Time High Article by: Hari Yellina Despite an unusual weather occurrence that reduced production, a Tasmanian cherry grower believes the summer was another strong season for the company. The output of Black Devil Tasmanian Cherries may have been higher if not for the unfavourable conditions, according to David Allanson, Farm […]
Shepard Avocado Rewarded with its Own Festival Article by: Hari Yellina This season, a single avocado variety has been given its own festival to raise awareness and consumption. However, there were no music tents or showbags; instead, a specially customised cuisine including Shepard avocados was served. The “For the Love of Shepard Avocado Festival,” which […]
Citrus Nursery Levels Up Article by: Hari Yellina Using remote sensing technologies, a CITRUS nursery has redesigned its entire business operation. One of Australia’s leading citrus production nurseries is Golden Grove Nursery in Torbanlea, Queensland. In collaboration with Hort Innovation and the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, the company has been involved in a strategic levy-funded […]
Flooded Macadamia Trees Show Traces of Survival Article by: Hari Yellina Macadamia trees on the floodplain of the Northern Rivers were put to the test during recent floods, with trees in the mid-Richmond valley upholding the burden of record flooding. Grower and consultant Robbie Commens, who manages and partners in a 100,000-tree plantation in South Ballina […]
Victorian Harvest Wavering due to Chinese Tariffs Article by: Hari Yellina The 2.1 billion litres of unsold Australian wine in storage is causing problems for Victoria’s grape harvest this year, forcing growers to leave grapes on vines due to a storage scarcity. Due to China’s punishing tariffs on packaged Australian wine, the country’s wine exports fell […]
Fresh Spuds on the Market Article by: Hari Yellina Thomas Foods International is investing in a major processing unit to beat the time on potato shelf life. As part of extensive upgrades to its Penfield Gardens-based manufacturing plant, the firm, which is one of Australia’s leading food processors, has built a world-first Spectrim potato grading […]
Pineapple Roots Protected by Biofungicides? Article by: Hari Yellina There may be some new weapons on the horizon in the war against phytophthora, the nemesis of many avocado and pineapple growers. BioClay, a biofungicide, is being studied at the university to see how efficient it will be at controlling diseases that cause afflicted pineapple plants […]
Pressure Builds on Export Markets Article by: Hari Yellina With the citrus business prepared for a large surge in fruit production, a lemon Armageddon or mandarin mountain could be on the way. Several presenters at the Citrus Technical Forum 2022 on the Sunshine Coast on March 8-9 hinted at large harvest quantities in the next years, […]
Victorian Almond Trees Experience ‘Whole Orchard Recycling’ Article by: Hari Yellina To help prepare the area for fresh plants, a Victorian almond producer is burying entire 30-year-old trees. In a method known as entire orchard recycling, which has been embraced in the United States, the chipped-up lumber will be absorbed back into the soil. Neale Bennett, […]
High Cholesterol? Bring it Down Now! Article by: Hari Yellina Heart disease is a critical illness that causes disability and death all around the world. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the largest cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). CVDs claimed the lives of 17.9 million individuals worldwide in 2019, accounting for […]
Hydroponic Tomatoes: The Complete Overview Article by: Hari Yellina In the height of summer, nothing beats the taste, texture, and rich juiciness of a freshly picked tomato. We’re all aware of the benefits and trends of eating seasonally, but by utilising the technology used in hydroponic growing practises, we can enjoy high-quality tomatoes all year […]
Macadamias Slowly Bouncing Back Article by: Hari Yellina When a surge of water swept across Robbie Commens’ macadamia farm in East Wardell, near Ballina in Northern NSW, he estimated that nearly half of his orchard had been destroyed, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. Three weeks later, the picture is much brighter; but, Mr […]
Loxton Fruitfly Outbreak: A Major Blow Article by: Hari Yellina After Qld fruit fly maggots were discovered in the area this week, limits on the movement of fruit and vegetables near Loxton are currently in place, with limitations throughout the Riverland in effect until at least mid-November. The latest red zone in the Riverland is now […]
Greenhouse Commodities are growing in Demand Article by: Hari Yellina Commodities account for two-thirds of Australia’s total export value. The terms of trade, the Australian dollar, national income, and aggregate demand are all influenced by the prices of these commodities. A deeper knowledge of the underlying determinants of commodity price shifts – supply and demand […]
