Earnings in Australia (May 2020) Purpose of the ABS Survey The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Average Weekly Earnings survey is put into place in order to analyze the level of average earnings in Australia at a particular point of time. Any alterations in the average weekly earnings may be impacted by any changes in the level […]
Livestock and Agricultural Field in Australia (2019) The total value for Australian agricultural goods and livestock increased by 3%. These goods were valued at $60 billion despite droughts and other hazardous events. Crops The total number of crops increased one per cent and the figure was estimated at $30 billion. This increase occurred even after […]
Jobs and Wages in Australia due to Covid19 Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Important Statistics Between the dates of 14th March 2020 and 11th July 2020, payroll jobs were cut down by 5.6 %. Moreover, the total wages also lessened by 4.8%. Crucial Dates before 11th July 2020 22nd March: The Australian Prime Minister […]
Dietary Consumption in Australia According to recently published statistics, the domestic sale of almonds increased by almost 5% from 2019 to 2020. Almonds are extremely favourable when it comes to dietary concerns. This amounted to a total of 29,508 almonds being consumed by the nation. Moreover, this is a clear cut indication of the growth […]
Nuts in Australia: An Overview Nuts and seeds are an excellent source of protein, minerals and vitamins. Hence, the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that all individuals should include nuts in their everyday diet. Moreover, Australia is a country that focuses on its import and export of nuts. In fact, as of June 2019, approximately 215.828 […]
Exports in Australia Total Exports (International) According to reports, published in the field of agriculture, Australia has exported over $2.92 billion worth of products worldwide. Fresh fruit claims the number one position in the list of trade. Around $1,332 million worth of fresh fruits were delivered across the world. These fresh fruits include grapes, oranges […]
An Overview of Imports in Australia Total Imports (International) Australia always strives to keep its agricultural industry and trade strong. Hence it has a healthy rate of imports and exports. According to studies, collected within, Australia, it has been reported that this nation has imported over $2.87 billion agricultural goods. Among all of the products […]
Labour Shortages due to Unavailability of Backpackers One of the major industries that have suffered a significant blow due to COVID 19 is the agricultural field and its labour. In fact, the border restrictions that have been implemented because of this pandemic are causing an exponential decline in the number of active workers. Many backpackers, […]
Global Fruit Production Bananas: The Most Popular Fruit Fruit crops comprise a major section of the global agricultural production. Fruits, consumed along with vegetables, are a part of a healthy and robust diet. Additionally, if the production quantities are carefully studied, the most popular fruit in the world is bananas. In fact, in 2018, over […]
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 […]
