Extending Shelf Life a Critical Issue Article by: Hari Yellina Amongst all of the issues haunting the agriculture industry, a major global issue is a lack of shipping capacity. Container delays are causing problems for traders in numerous areas. Extending the shelf life of crops and preserving their freshness are critical, as is reducing fresh produce […]
Recap: Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival 2022 Article by: Hari Yellina The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival in Queensland has once again demonstrated the importance of the town’s fruit-growing tradition. From February 25 to March 6, large crowds flocked to the town for a ‘grape time,’ participating in events such as the grape crushing […]
Floods Wreak Havoc on Macadamia Crops Article by: Hari Yellina In recent days, heavy rain and flooding have wreaked havoc on macadamia plantations. Although preliminary projections have been made, it is yet impossible to estimate the magnitude of the damage. Severe storms in New South Wales’ growing regions resulted in crop losses at the start […]
Soybean Prices on the Rise Article by: Hari Yellina As the calendar approaches the southern hemisphere harvest, Australian soybean producers will benefit from near-record worldwide soybean prices. Soybeans, like all agricultural commodities, have enjoyed significant rises since the commencement of the Ukraine conflict. While soybeans are not a common crop in Russia or Ukraine, the […]
Absurd Road Law Leads to Deregulation of Potato Industry The statute that originally restricted the transport of more than 50 kilogrammes of potatoes is one of Australia’s most enigmatic traffic restrictions. When the potato business in Western Australia was deregulated in 2016, the obscure potato law was repealed. Until then, a special potato inspector had […]
Neighbours Stuck in Jam over Sharing of Fruit Harvest Article by: Hari Yellina Authorities have proposed a creative new method for people to exchange fruit without attracting hungry fruit flies. Instead, make jam. Critics have already dubbed it a “back of the beer coaster” solution to end the time-honored practise of neighbours trading extra fruit […]
Citrus Growers Advised not to Wait for Ag Visa Article by: Hari Yellina Citrus growers have been advised not to rely on the Australian ag visa as a resolution to the labour crisis this season. The ag visa could take a year to fully execute, according to attendees at the Citrus Technical Forum 2022 on […]
Farm Inputs Push Market Prices Higher Article by: Hari Yellina Officials in the agricultural community have been swamped with requests for comment from a variety of well-intentioned media attempting to make a link between the recent disastrous rain and flood event in Queensland and NSW and rising fresh produce prices for customers over the last […]
Global Overview: Mandarins Article by: Hari Yellina The current state of the worldwide mandarin market is highly reliant on where one looks. Some major producing nations have had more luck than others, with Australia anticipating a big crop, while North America, Italy, and Spain are all suffering from bad weather throughout their growing seasons. Though sales […]
Environmental Factors Affecting Almond Crops Article by: Hari Yellina Almond growers are concerned about wind and cold weather, as they analyse the damage caused by highs and then lows that froze flowers. The producers are still reviewing the damage caused by highs and then lows that froze flowers, and wind and freezing temperatures added insult […]
Strawberries Flourish with the Help of AI Article by: Hari Yellina The main goal of an Australian Research Council Research Hub is to utilise artificial intelligence to boost farming production and disease control. In 2018, the centre won $5 million in funding from the Australian Research Council’s Industrial Transformation Research Program. The Hub brings together world-class […]
Australian Citrus Industry Rewarded for its Achievements Article by: Hari Yellina At the Citrus Technical Forum Awards Dinner, Citrus Australia inducted two additional members of the industry into the Hall of Fame: Robert Lochert and Russell Witcombe. This year’s Citrus Technical Forum, which FreshPlaza attended, drew around 350 people from throughout the Australian citrus industry […]
Dried Fruits Australia Announces Winners Article by: Hari Yellina With the national association presenting new prizes for its top farmers based on commercial considerations, dried grape growers will be clearing space on the mantelpiece. Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) is launching the 2022 DFA Top Crop Categories this season, which will recognise and reward enterprises who […]
As Brisbane Markets Reopen, Growers Assess Damage Article by: Hari Yellina Trading resumed in a limited capacity at the flood-damaged Brisbane Markets early yesterday morning after a significant clean-up. Wholesalers worked around the clock on Tuesday (February 1) to guarantee buyers had access to fresh food by opening on Wednesday morning. As the waters recede, […]
“Members Bound to Benefit”: International Fresh Produce Association Article by: Hari Yellina One of the perks for Australian members of the newly formed International Fresh Produce Association is the opportunity to contribute to the organisation on a global scale. The Produce Marketing Association, which includes PMA A-NZ, merged with the United Fresh Produce Association in […]
Spuds Being Consumed now More than Ever Article by: Hari Yellina It’s not a competition… but potatoes have quietly surpassed apples as the most popular fresh vegetable item in Australia for the past financial year. According to the most recent volume of the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook, which is published every February, the value of […]
California Walnuts Launches Campaign to Explain Benefits of Omega-3 Article by: Hari Yellina More than 90% of Americans, according to a research published in the Nutrition Journal, aren’t receiving enough omega-3s in their diet. The California Walnut Commission launched its third annual “Power of 3” global marketing campaign today to raise awareness about the advantages […]
Global Update: Bananas Article by: Hari Yellina The worldwide banana industry, which was already under pressure due to high transportation and raw material costs afflicting various industries, is now facing extra challenges in several nations as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Because Russia has traditionally been a prominent importer of bananas from South […]
Dairy Prices Hit an All-Time High Article by: Hari Yellina At the Global Dairy Trade sale on Tuesday night, global dairy prices reached new highs. Overall prices rose 5.1%, sending the average price to a new high of $US5065 per tonne, according to the GDT price index. Cheese and butter both touched new highs. The […]
Vegetable Growers under Pressure as Input Rises Article by: Hari Yellina Although the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a greater focus on, and intake of, fresh vegetables, vegetable growers have not profited from the trend. In fact, growing input prices over the same time period have added to the sector’s financial challenges. Despite record increases in […]
