Vegan Labels Claim they are as Healthy as Meat According to the latest news, the farming representative body is attempting to treat the misconception that plant-based meat and dairy copycat products are as healthy as the real thing. Hence, the vegan labelling committee is raising public awareness so that people are aware. In fact, the […]

Food System Sustainability Relies on Potatoes Potato researchers and agribusiness owners are slightly concerned regarding the production of food under the climate changes taking place currently. Hence, they are looking through the food system to find other descendants of the potato family. Wild relatives of potatoes are genetically related to potatoes that we as consumers […]

Pandemic still Taking a Toll on Australian Farmers Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Even though the wrath of the pandemic has lessened considerably, a table grape grower, located in Australia, has claimed that the after-effects are now pushing Australian farmers to the absolute limit. The sad aspect of the scenario remains that the pandemic […]

Onion Market 2021: A Global Overview Glancing at the chaotic world around us, it is safe to conclude that 2021 is nothing short of a roller coaster. This can especially be said about the onions’ market. If the reports from the U.K. market are analysed, there are large fluctuations in weather conditions. This has led […]

Primewest Announces Second Trust after Acquiring Orchard After completing a merger with Centuria Group Capital, Primewest has now acquired its second almond orchard. This property is seeded with an almond farm worth $53.9 million. This property is located in the Riverina region. After this acquisition, Primewest will now attempt to raise $34 million from other […]

Drought Hit Australia Grapples to Return to Normalcy One of the worst droughts recorded in Australian history (2018) is still fresh in the memories of the Australian farm owners. At that moment, farmers were left grappling for a sense of security. Moreover, they were left asking questions about their future. The main reason for the […]

Citrus Fruits’ Canker Detected in Alabama Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Citrus canker, a deadly bacterial fruit disease, has been detected in Alabama, in the residential area of Baldwin. This whole area shares a border with Florida and also the Gulf of Mexico. This disease was detected after the Federal and State plant health […]

Position Report: Almond Exports in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The Australian nuts industry is one of the most successful sectors when it comes to the Australian economy, and this is due to the almond exports. Now, over 160,000 tonnes of these nuts were produced. Additionally, the revenue exceeded more than one billion […]

Ministers urged to Intervene due to Food Approval It seems that Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has now started to put the industry’s profit before the health of the people. Sources claim that this is being done in order to approve irradiation of all fresh produce. Hence, ministers are being urged to step […]

Strawberry Growers React to Needle Contamination In an event that has devastated the Australian nation, a contaminated needle was planted in a strawberry. What is even more shocking is that the charges against the accused have been dropped. This is why members of the Queensland Strawberry Growers’ Association have expressed their severe disappointment. According to […]

Mangosteen: The ‘Queen’ of Australian Tropical Fruit One popular evergreen tree, found in Australia, is mangosteen. Originally found in South-East Asia and the Malaysian peninsula, this fruit has become a favourite in the nation. Mangosteen was first brought into the nation in the 1940s. In fact, the initial efforts to grow this plant was extremely […]

Challenges Faced by Australian Exporters Customers all around the world are wanting to savour Australian fruit and vegetables. However, there are countless challenges to get them shipped at the moment. These are statements given according to the Export Council of Australia. The main issue with the exports is logistics and the cause of the delay […]

Imports from China Lessened but No Affect on Prices It is a known fact that the trade relations between China and Australia have been strained for a while. This is a primal reason that imports have also decreased since December of last year. According to Hari Yellina, of Orchard Tech, the volume of fruit varieties […]

All About the Skilled Work Regional Visa (Australia) Want to work in Australia but do not know which visa to apply for? You may be eligible for The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). This particular visa enables skilled workers/migrants to study, live or work in Australia for up to five years. Candidates can […]

Pilot Studies in Australia Looking Towards Exports Two pilot studies, belonging to the Queensland Government’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, are attempting to increase the value of the exports currently in Australian exports. This is being done with the help of two major producers. Furthermore, the research conducted was presented in front of a number […]

Tagging System added to Improve Banana Quality A farm in Queensland, Australia has started to put on trial a new tagging system that utilizes technological attributes such as GPS and radiofrequency in order to accurately map yields and banana production. In fact, many farms have started to use this on their farms presently. The owner, […]

Australian Researchers to Unravel Nut Industry Griffith University researchers are helping Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) emerging Galip nut industry to give marginalised women an income and encourage planting trees. Professor Helen Wallace from the Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security is leading a diverse team of science, agribusiness and social research experts from both […]

Mushrooms Production in Australia (2020) Overview of Mushrooms The word mushroom is derived from the French word for fungi and moulds. One day, around 1650, a melon grower near Paris discovered these vegetables growing on his growth fertiliser. He decided to cultivate this new exotic delicacy commercially and to introduce it in exclusive Parisian restaurants. […]

Brussels Sprouts Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Brussels sprouts are the most cold-tolerant of brassica crops. Nonetheless, they are also susceptible to a number of diseases. These vegetables are produced locally and sourced from the eastern side of Australia. Brussels sprouts require a warm climate to develop a good plant frame but low temperatures to produce […]

Kiwifruit Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Overview Kiwifruit is predominantly discovered in the southern states of Australia. Moreover, a larger volume is sourced from imports rather than exports. The best months to grow these fruits are between March and July. This fruit is available all year-round due to the great volume of imports, majorly […]