Government Commits Millions to Expand Biosecurity Article by: Hari Yellina The government has pledged a $4 million investment over four years to strengthen Onside Ltd’s biosecurity preparedness and response app. The money comes from the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund of the Ministry of Primary Industries (SFF Futures). “As a trading nation with a […]
Chinese Shitake Mushroom Producer Gains Opportunities in Europe: A Global Report Article by: Hari Yellina The industry for shiitake as well as other speciality mushrooms is constantly expanding on a global scale. Imperial Garden Biotech is a Chinese corporation that supplies the global speciality mushroom and shiitake sector. The company manufactures and exports substrate logs […]
The Aussie Pear Season Underway as Demand Remains Strong Article by: Hari Yellina Mattina Fresh, an Australian fresh produce company, has begun pear packaging after transitioning from the summer stone fruit season to the winter pome fruit season. Tom Panna, National Sales Director, explains that he has noticed an increase in demand for pears in […]
Global Update: Exports to Russia Leaves New Zealand in Stress Article by: Hari Yellina Although it is not illegal to sell food to Russia, many New Zealand exporters are avoiding the market in protest of the invasion of Ukraine. Stopping shipments to former clients, on the other hand, may be highly complicated and have a […]
Favourable Outlook for Australian Berries Article by: Hari Yellina According to a new research from ANZ, the Australian berry sector will have a favourable long-term outlook as production quantities increase. The Australian berry industry has experienced substantial expansion in recent years, according to Madeleine Swan, director of food, beverage, and agricultural insights at ANZ. “While […]
Global Oilseed Shortages Lead to Increased Prices Article by: Hari Yellina Natural catastrophes and trade restrictions are combining to create a perfect storm for Australian vegetable oil farmers as global prices soar. A vacuum in the market has been addressed by Australia’s record crop, which was caused by the war in Ukraine and drought in […]
Farmers Desire Commitment from Both Parties for Five Point Plan Article by: Hari Yellina On the campaign trail, politicians of all colours have been admonished not to overlook regional Australia and the farm sector. The National Farmers’ Federation has asked all major parties to agree to five important initiatives to “boost up the pace” of […]
Dairy Sector Heavily Impacted by Devastating Floods Article by: Hari Yellina Dairy producers in New South Wales and Queensland are still counting the expenses of the recent rainy weather, which has resulted in animal losses and infrastructure damage. According to a Dairy Australia representative, the floods impacted more than 100 producers, with 70 of them […]
Churchill Fellowships up for Grabs Horticulture producers who want to learn more about their business and its advances can familiarise themselves with the Churchill Trust. The non-academic programme allows ordinary Australians to travel abroad and research a topic about which they are enthusiastic. The winners will receive an average of $28,000 each as Churchill fellows, […]
Labour Shortage Sours A Bumper Australian Harvest Tony Halfhide, a retired Sydney accountant, has been packing his luggage and playing his guitar for weeks. The 65-year-old has been waiting for a phone call from a farmer friend close to Moree in northern NSW to say the harvest is ready. That call came this week, and Mr Halfhide […]
Cotton Industry in Crisis over Labour Shortage The cotton sector in Australia has suggested that changes to migration restrictions to allow a new visa may result in a lack of international agricultural workers. The current Australian Agriculture Worker Visa, which was introduced in September, is intended to increase the number of primary industry workers. Cotton […]
South Australia Eradicates Fruit Fly Outbreaks The state’s $1.3 billion agricultural sector has been relieved of fears after a series of Mediterranean fruit fly infestations were eradicated across metropolitan Adelaide. After a successful two-year operation involving 350 personnel who visited 177,000 homes and properties and released 677 million sterile flies, restrictions on the transit of […]
Clonal Trees Help Meet Demand for Avocados Australian technology is rethinking the avocado business at a nursery in the distant regions of Northern NSW. Scientists have been collaborating with the Anderson Horticulture nursery and many other avocado farmers for the past six years to develop tissue-culture-based avocado clonal plants. The nursery has now been awarded […]
Tearless Onions Go on Sale Chefs, cooks, parents, and anyone with a kitchen will be able to purchase “tearless” onions in the UK starting next week, in a world first. According to Waitrose, the Sunion onion is good for those with sensitive eyes and for cooking with children because of its mild flavour, which makes […]
Heated Debate Rages on about Solar Panel Farms As the number of solar farms in Australia grows, so does the controversy over heavy metals in solar panels and the difficulty of recycling them. Lynette LaBlack, a farmer in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, has been questioning everyone who will listen with uncomfortable questions. […]
