High Technology Opportunities in Urban Australia High-tech horticulture is being used in metropolitan locations around the world for a variety of reasons, including economic development. Community involvement and environmental advantages are two things that come to mind when thinking about this project. Vertical farm systems, container farms, and other similar systems are now being witnessed […]
A Recurrence of the Mouse Plague? Vigilance Suggested Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The good news for farmers across the country is that a repeat of the horrible plague that ravaged Central West NSW in particular in 2021 is unlikely. However, CSIRO mouse researcher Steve Henry said there was no room for complacency and […]
BerryQuest International 2022 to be Held in Queensland Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) BerryQuest International 2022, the largest conference and trade exhibition for the Australian berry industry, will be held on Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast from July 25 to 28, 2022. Berries Australia Chair, Peter McPherson said hundreds of local and international berry growers […]
Positive Outlook for Agriculture in 2021 Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Grains and fertiliser producers are expected to post a strong performance in 2021, while wool producers will struggle. Following severe drought conditions over much of the prior three-year period, greater rainfall levels in key growing areas have improved crop yields. The expected level […]
© Free Trade Agreement now a Done Deal Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) On 17th December 2021, the Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) was signed. Tying together the shared threads of history, and the nation’s commitment to open, rules-based trade, the A-UKFTA will deliver mutual benefits and create a closer and stronger economic […]
New Agricultural Visa to Supercharge Exploitation? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to many trusted sources, the Australian government’s new and temporary agricultural visa attempts to solve the labour shortage crisis that has occurred because of the pandemic. However, this could be a risky approach because many low-skilled workers may be exploited. Moreover, the […]
Biodiversity Market a Step Closer in Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Plans to pay farmers for the biodiversity benefits they deliver have progressed today with the Australian Government kicking off the legislation process. The legislation will underpin a national voluntary biodiversity stewardship market. It will be designed to provide a consistent and credible […]
Women’s Role in Australian Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) When one imagines a farmer in australia or an agricultural corporate leader, chances are that the picture is that of a man. This is because the majority of people around boardroom table in agriculture are still men, as is the typical stereotype of a […]
Australia Leads Asian Wheat Trade: 2021/22 Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It cannot be denied that Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters. Therefore, the nation is now set to witness a second-consecutive year of strong wheat exports. Even though there are government interventions and production cuts, Australia has still managed to sustain […]
Organic Farming and the Steps for Success Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) What is Organic Farming? Organic farming, an agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use […]
Australia Set to Finalise Trade Deal with EU According to the latest reports, Dan Tehan, Australian trade minister, stated that he would most likely go through with a free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of 2022. This particular news comes as a shock because of EU’s anger over Canberra’s cancellation of […]
Australia all Set for New Agriculture Visa Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Fortunately for the agricultural sector, the Australian agriculture worker visa, also known as the ag visa, is a step closer to fruition, after the Federal Government amended the migration regulations. It has enabled it to be operationalized with a supporting program administered […]
The Current Scenario of Australian Agriculture: An Overview Australia is one of the main producers of a variety of agricultural products. Not only are these goods enjoyed domestically, but they are also exported to countries all over the world. Some of the major products that the nation produces are wheat, wool and beef. Moreover, mainstream, […]
Technology and Australian Agriculture: A Collaboration Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Australian agriculture has always looked to integrate itself with the technological updates that are taking place. Hence, the nation has a long tradition of innovation when it comes to agriculture. In fact, the state and the federal government are great supporters of the […]
New Agricultural Visa Welcomed in Australia In news that is welcomed by the Australian farming community, the Federal Government has approved a new agriculture visa that will come into effect in September 2021. This is an addition to the ongoing, successful Pacific labour schemes. The new visa is set to provide agricultural businesses with greater access to […]
Mouse Bait Efficacy Questioned: Australian Mouse Plague Researchers are now starting to trail the effectiveness of the mouse baits. It is in collaboration with both farmers and baits suppliers. In fact, approximately three research papers were prepared and are soon to be peer-reviewed. After being approved, these papers will be published in scientific journals in […]
Australia Agriculture: 2021 Snapshot In the official report released by the Australian Government, eight key aspects of Australian agriculture was minutely examined. Overview Australian agriculture currently is responsible for: 55% of Australian land use (427 million hectares, excluding timber production in December 2020) and 25% of water extractions (3,113 gigalitres used by agriculture in 2018–19) […]
Fruitful Returns Despite Australian Labour Shortage Due to the outbreak of the Delta Covid 19 strain, Australia’s population has again gone into a strict lockdown. In fact, border closures are posing extremely serious hurdles for the government economists at the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences. now expect the agriculture industry will […]
Mouse Plague: The Second Wave Farmers are seeing troubling signs the mouse plague that devastated regional communities earlier this year could surge again, in perhaps a bigger and more widespread way. The mouse plague may have been halted in wintertime at the pests stop breeding, their high numbers going into the colder months means exponentially […]
Winter Crop Beginning to Flourish Again According to the ABARES Australian Crop Report, this year’s winter crop is forecasted to do well above average. Thus, growers are ecstatic because of the strong productivity that is well above the historical average. According to Hari Yellina, of Orchard Tech, the national winter crop harvest is projected to […]
