Plans to Curb Labour Shortages Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In order to assess the labour requirements across the nation, AUSVEG, a pioneer in Australia’s vegetable and potato growing industry, is conducting studies in order to avoid the problem of labour shortage during the upcoming spring and summer harvests. This need for planning is […]

Farming Industry and its Vulnerabilities Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to recent data, the Australian horticultural farming domain employs about three percent of the country’s citizens. However, this field remains one of the most vulnerable ones out of all the professions. Moreover, these injuries are proof of the poor performance and judgment carried […]

Home Buyer Schemes in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The government of Australia has announced that it is reactivating two buyer major schemes as it welcomes the new financial year. However, there are many questions being raised about these schemes. Under this scheme, COVID 19 affected patients are eligible to retrieve approximately $10,000 […]

Chestnut Production in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech)  Australia is a country that has a wide variety of nuts that are produced and then exported. Out of these nuts, chestnuts are a type that is favoured by the Australian citizens. Moreover, these nuts are produced in the south of Australia. The majority of […]

International Trade of Almonds Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Australia can be identified as the second-largest producer of almonds. After cultivating these almonds, they are exported in the form of both in-shell and kernels. As of June 2019, Australia has exported over 49,393 tonnes of in-shell nuts. Alongside this, they have also exported approximately […]

SWP and the Large Companies Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Many claim that Australia’s Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) is an aid program. However, this assumption is an incorrect one. This misunderstanding can severely affect how sending-country governments located in the Pacific and Australian regions conduct their roles under the SWP. The two schemes, namely […]

Seasonal Workers Banned from Entering Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The ongoing, disastrous pandemic has negatively affected a lot of aspects in the world of agriculture. Currently, many overseas seasonal workers have been denied entry into New South Wales (NSW) due to strict border rules and regulations. Moreover, in a statement issued by […]

Workers in Jobseekers and Jobkeepers Extension Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In accordance with the Prime Minister’s statement, delivered on 20th, July 2020, there are some modifications that have been made to the stimulus packages. Firstly, the payment for JobKeeper has now been extended due to the ongoing pandemic. This extension has been elongated […]

Workers in Australia Stuck due to the Pandemic The workers of Australia have endured a long and stressful season. Not only have they feared for their lives during this pandemic, but they have also faced uncertainty regarding their employment. Many labourers have also not been able to return to their loved ones due to the […]

Shortage of Labour during Harvest A significant challenge for those involved in the Australian agricultural domain is to find a good amount of workers due to the shortage during the months of September 2020 to January 2021. In these months, a high number of labourers are needed in order to harvest the fruits and vegetables […]

Nuts Exports by Destination Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Overview/Statistics As the pandemic is claiming lives all around the world, the export of processed nuts has fluctuated in most regions. Though there was a minute dip in a few nations, the exports to most countries have remained stable. If the figures of May 2019 […]

Crops in California and the Growth of Almonds Article by: Hari Yellina. With a sigh of relief, it has been discovered that the demand and supply for California almonds will be increasing in the next few weeks. Hari Yellina has stated that the volume of the crop is at a record high. Even though the […]