Produce Growers are Productive Despite Border Closures Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Australian farmers produced the same amount of fruit and vegetables last year as they did in 2019 despite international borders being closed and the horticulture industry pleading for more workers, a study has found. Research released today found the number of workers employed on fruit […]

Agriculture Community to Boost Yield and Conserve Water Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) How do you improve productivity and yield, while conserving precious water supplies? This is a question farmers across the globe have grappled with for decades, but a reputed company SupPlant is on a mission to provide them with the answer. The […]

Soil Carbon Measurement Costs Reduced in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The Federal Government has finally established a new method that they believe will reduce the measuring costs of soil carbon by over ninety per cent. Hence, removing one of the biggest barriers prevents farmers from participating in carbon projects. Agricultural experts have […]

Massive Rain Hampers Australian Wheat Production Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Those fretting about the global scarcity of high-quality wheat have one more reason to worry: heavy rains at the wrong time in Australia, one of the world’s biggest exporters of the grain. Just as farmers were set to head into the fields and pull […]

Agriculture Industry Looking to Recruit Women Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In Australia, there are many people that are looking for the inclusion of women in the agricultural industry. With National Ag Day on November 17, Ms Hermanson said it was a good time to reflect on the impact of women in agriculture and […]

AWI Headed for a Cultural Change Program? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Large scale NSW commercial fine woolgrower Michael Field said Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) needs to get itself back in favour with the federal government and embark on a program of cultural change to make people feel more positive about the organisation. It […]

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 […]

Agriculture and Climate Change Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Australia’s agriculture industry is fundamental to feeding us. More than 90 per cent of the food Australians eat is produced domestically. In addition to sustaining us, many Australians and communities in regional towns rely on the success of agriculture for their viability, with the agriculture, forestry and […]

Agricultural Commodities in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Agriculture has been of utmost importance in the overall development of Australia. In the olden days, the nation placed its dominance on wheat and sheep. Even though this still continues to this day, a whole lot of other crops have been added, and thus Australian […]

An Emerging Regenerative Era in Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) As the world is evolving, so are the industries that are operating within it. In a new concept that is slowly emerging, many are starting to encourage regenerative agriculture. This new concept of agriculture focuses on stabilizing the interdependent relationship between humans and […]

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 […]

Food and Agriculture in Australia: A Bright Future It is a known fact that food and agriculture that both agriculture and food are the basics when it comes to the sustenance of human life. Moreover, it was agriculture that led to the birth of human civilisation. Since the first crops were domesticated around 10,000 years […]

Farming and Agriculture: Frequently Asked Questions Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) In the current world, agriculture has upgraded with technology to take on a new avatar altogether. Moreover, since farming and agriculture is one of the most important aspects of food supply, there are many questions that surround this subject. What is agriculture and […]

Is Agricultural Biodiversity an Important Part of Agriculture? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) What is Agricultural Biodiversity? Agriculture is completely dependent and based on biodiversity. It has facilitated the development of farming systems since the first development of agriculture some 10,000 years ago. This concept is the root and variation within all plant and […]

What is the Actual Importance of Agriculture? Agriculture is one of the most crucial sectors that are present in a nation. Hence, its importance is absolutely undeniable. The same can be claimed for Australia. Not only is it an important source of livelihood, but it was the primary source of the economy prior to the […]

Beneficial Insects & Biodiversity Key to Pest Management? During the last five years, the Macadamia Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program has actively worked on testing potent biological, cultural, and chemical combinations to eliminate harmful insects and pests. The most prominent way to do this is to introduce biodiversity. These farm trials were conducted in both […]

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 […]

Pacific Island Farmworkers Earn Jobs Due to Deal In news that is welcomed by the agricultural industry, Victoria is set to receive an additional 1500 Pacific Island workers to combat the ongoing labour shortage. Nevertheless, the farming community has warned the government that more quarantine centres will be required to fulfil the industry’s needs. Due […]

Student Visas Relaxed for Farmers In January 2021, the Morrison government bestowed upon the farmers relief by providing them the temporary relaxation of student visas. Due to the pandemic and other unavoidable circumstances, various Australian industries were badly suffering from a shortage of labour. Amidst this, the agricultural industry was badly hit. Ernst &Young forecasted […]