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 […]

    Uncontrollable Plant Fungus Present in Australia? Article: Hari Yellina Biosecurity Attempts to confine the plant fungus blueberry rust have been abandoned by Tasmanian authorities, who claim that “the benefits of containment no longer exceed the difficulties.” The fungus, which first made its way to the island state in 2014, can severely defoliate blueberry […]

FMD Forces Victoria to Create an Animal Disease Task Force Article by: Hari Yellina To prepare for an outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which is already spreading over parts of Indonesia, the Victorian government will set up an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) task force. Graeme Cooke, Victoria’s top veterinarian, would provide guidance to the […]

Did the Queensland Floods Spread Fire Ants?   Article by: Hari Yellina Concerns have been raised that the invasive fire ant, which can construct a raft to float along rivers, may have spread during the record-breaking floods in southern Queensland. The state government said that floodwaters flowed too quickly for insects to survive, but the […]

  A Spanner in the Works for Varroa Mite Outbreak? Article by: Hari Yellina Following the discovery of a fresh Varroa mite epidemic at Nana Glen, horticulture growers in the Coffs Harbour region are quickly addressing their plan B for pollination this spring. NSW DPI biosecurity officers have destroyed hives on-site and are quickly inspecting […]

Mareeba Citrus Producers Expand to Keep up with Demands Article by: Hari Yellina Galati Farming, a producer of citrus in Mareeba, plans to grow after being awarded a subsidy of up to $200,000 from the government. Galati Farming, one of the 16 companies to be awarded a Rural Economic Development (RED) grant, will build a […]

Murray-Darling Basin Authorities Call for Better Water Management Article by: Hari Yellina As part of a listening tour, the NSW government and water authorities visited with stakeholders on the Menindee Lakes to better understand water management in the region. Sir Angus Houston, the chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, travelled with other officials to Tilpa, […]

Shooters Surrender their Arms to Combat FMD Article by: Hari Yellina Sporting shooters and hunters claim that by controlling feral animal populations, they can help lower the incidence of foot-and-mouth disease. Without counting farmers who shot pests on their lands, a Department of Health analysis from 2018 indicated that there were roughly 640,000 recreational hunters […]

Petrol Prices Hiking Up Again? Article by: Hari Yellina The Palm Island Servo undoubtedly boasts one of the nicest views of any gas station in the nation, being only a short distance from a picturesque ocean and offering island views to match. The costs are anything but attractive for shoppers on the busy north Queensland […]

Backyard Beekeeping Enables Varroa Mite Warning from Industry Article by: Hari Yellina Backyard beekeeping is on the rise, but with the deadliest bee parasite in the world right here, will well-intentioned hobbyists ruin Queensland’s honey industry? Thousands of hives have been destroyed since the varroa mite, a parasite that carries viruses that impair bees’ ability […]

Citrus from other Countries Highly Sought After in Baltic Article by: Hari Yellina With rising gasoline, food, and consumer goods costs, Lithuania and other Baltic republics are feeling the effects of inflation; nonetheless, there is still a desire for additional high-quality, reasonably priced imported fruit and vegetables. According to Edvin Kokojev, Commercial Buyer of Augma, […]

Tight Banana Supply Raises the Pricing Article by: Hari Yellina Despite potential for higher numbers in the fall, bananas remain exceedingly scarce. There has likely been a shortage of bananas in the market for the last six weeks. Plantains are in extremely short supply, according to Andy Thomas-Stivalet of Kavidac Produce. “We heard that plantain […]

Colour Mixes of Radishes: Can it be Done? Article by: Hari Yellina Daily Fresh Radish, a Dutch radish farm, turns 30 this year. According to John Grootscholten, “a lot has happened since those years, and a lot more is going to change.” “Further sustainability will be our main goal in the years to come. Quality […]

A Marked Improvement in Fields and Markets Article by: Hari Yellina “The promotion of normally seasonal goods appears to be on the upswing, helped along by Italy’s favourable weather, which has been warm and sunny. Despite commercial issues, particularly those linked to fruit size, stone fruits continue to rank among customers’ top choices. Because we […]

WA Government Pleads with Government to Put Up a Tough Fight Against FMD Article by: Hari Yellina The WA opposition claims that deploying police and firefighters to deal with possible foot-and-mouth epidemics will put further on already overburdened emergency services. The McGowan government is now working on a plan to be ready for potential outbreaks […]

Key Ingredients of Cattle Feed to be Mined Locally Article by: Hari Yellina Since starting his company in the isolated Kimberley region of Australia in 2014, Russell Cooke claims he has never been busier. “We’ve been getting a lot of early orders and extra clients for supplements to keep weight on cattle for as long […]

Olive Production Declines in 2022 due to Weather Variations Article by: Hari Yellina The Australian olive harvest is coming to an end, and compared to last year’s big crop, this year’s output is anticipated to be significantly lower. Olives are collected every year between April and June after growing over the summer, maturing in the […]

Long Battle Comes to an End in Gulf of Carpentaria Article by: Hari Yellina The Kurtijar people of the Gulf of Carpentaria are celebrating a victory after nearly ten years of fighting for native title over the area their ancestors had inhabited for thousands of years. The Kurtijar people’s non-exclusive native title rights to more […]

Nationwide Recalls of Freeze-Dried Blueberries Article by: Hari Yellina According to the serving size listed on the nutritional facts panel, BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry pouches (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) due to the presence or potential presence of lead over the FDA’s recommended levels. High blood […]

Global Update: Kenya Surpasses South Africa as they Become the Top Avocado Exporter Article by: Hari Yellina Kenya now exports more avocados than South Africa combined across Africa. Coffee bushes are quickly being replaced with avocado trees in Central Kenya, where the majority of the nation’s small-scale avocado farmers are located, due to increased incomes […]