Pest Management to Protect Macadamia Orchards   In 2017, the Macadamia Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) commenced in order to examine biological, cultural and chemical combinations on commercial farm setups. Eight of these farm trials have been set up in areas where macadamias are grown in abundance. Some of these regions include Central Queensland, near […]

In news that is favourable for foreign agriculture workers, the Federal Government has introduced a new agriculture visa that aims to provide permanent residency to foreign workers entering the country. This agriculture visa aims to cover up the labour shortage that is being faced in the farming, fisheries and forestry sectors. The shortage of workers […]

Almond Shipments Going Strong Despite Pandemic Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Even though Covid 19 is retaining its power to spread anarchy throughout the world, almond shipments are still being carried out at full speed. Though there have been times where the pandemic has threatened to slow down this industry, the officials have not […]

Food Patterns and Habits in the Era of Covid 19 Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It cannot be denied that the pandemic has aggressively affected the food patterns and habits of consumers. Fear of not having enough has led to major disruptions in the food chain, as it has resulted in panic buying. The […]

Effects of the Pandemic Still Visible on Farmers As the pandemic starts to show its effects in Australia, farmers have expressed their great concern over productivity and yield. As state restrictions start to intensify, this may be in the form of border restrictions or lockdowns, farm owners are having trouble coping with the shortage of […]

Agricultural Visa Up and Running by Christmas In the past few years, the federal government did not focus on a policy commitment towards an agricultural visa for farmworkers. This was even after the National Party showed strong interest in the concoction of the visa. Instead, just days before the visa was announced on the sidelines […]

Community Concerns in Australian Agriculture The bush has always held a crucial place in the Australian community, location and agriculture. In fact, the horticultural domain has employed approximately 270,000 people in the global context. This equates to 2.3 per cent of the Australian working class. However, labour shortage continues to be a problem in the […]

Wine Australia: A Diverse Blend in Existence Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Australia has always proven to be a diverse producer and exporter of fresh produce. However, it must also be acknowledged that the nation also boasts of a diverse range of wines. Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated […]

Future of Australia: Agriculture at Its Best It seems that the Australian agricultural domain stands at a crossroads in the present time. Even though the future is a sparkling one, there are hoards of challenges that stand in between. It is being forecasted that the amount of agricultural production can be doubled by 2050. This […]

Western Australia and the Mango Production Western Australia may be identified as a hub of mango production in Australia. They are grown from Kununurra in the north to Gingin in the south. In fact, this fruit is also grown further south but they are mostly for domestic consumption. Moreover, these trees, in Western Australia, need […]

COVID 19 Impacts on ASEAN Countries Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Background of ASEAN Countries The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) organisation consists of a group of nations that collates countries hailing from completely different backgrounds to focus on security, economic and political issues. However, the total influence of the group is severely […]

Struggles of Australian Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change! Even though droughts have taken a tremendous toll on the agricultural domain, farmers have battled through their struggle and proved their resilience. However, though the farming community are slowly overcoming droughts, climate changes are threatening to devastate this booming domain. Moreover, farm owners have largely faced […]

Australian Agriculture Witnesses Record Production in 2021 Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Background Australian agriculture has had an extremely dynamic and lively history. Technologies related to agriculture were first introduced by European settlers. This in turn had a major impact on early Australian agricultural practices. In the early 19th century, this sector was heavily […]

Lentils Tariff Cut Welcomed by Australian Growers In news that is welcomed by all those who are in the field of agriculture, India has decided to cut its lentil tariffs from thirty per cent to ten per cent. These taxes were put into place by the Indian government to support the domestic farming community present […]

Kakadu Plum: The World’s Newest Superfood Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Even though acai berries and maca powder protein balls are sweeping the Australian nation at the present moment, people have forgotten about the Kakadu plum. This potent superfood is native to the Australian nation. In the present moment, where Covid 19 is severely […]

ASEAN Agriculture Visa: Risks and Vulnerabilities After years of delaying pressure from the Australian National Party and the farm lobby, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has finally decided to negotiate a new work visa. This agriculture visa will be targeted towards employees from the ASEAN countries. The applications will likely come in from early November 2021 […]

Climate Change: Australia’s Battle with the Weather Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Due to its geographic location and characteristics, Australia is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Because of this, the nation is susceptible to increased and extreme weather conditions. Hence, it experiences calamities such as droughts, heatwaves and other natural disasters. Nevertheless, due to […]

Low Currency Rates Buoy Australian Agriculture Even though the value of the Australian currency was lower than the expectations, the favourable seasonal conditions have anchored the agricultural outcomes. In fact, The NAB Rural Commodities Index has now increased by 9.6 per cent, when compared to the rates in 2020. The increase from May to June […]

Mouse Plague Relief Efforts: $100 Million Weapon In order to battle the after-effects of the mouse plague, officials of New South Wales have pledged $100 million. This is because farmers have claimed to have lost around $1 billion worth of crops, and grain growers are worried about winter damage. This relief package was announced by […]

Visa Test Run, Demands Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA), an industry group, is currently calling for a trial of the new agricultural visa that was announced. Furthermore, they have requested this trial while the employment standards are kept in mind while ensuring the welfare of the employees. In fact, the organisation has […]