Cutting Back on Processed Food Saves the Planet Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to a Federal Government report released in 2020, Australia emitted an estimated 510 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide, with food-related emissions accounting for 14.2 per cent of this total. The report found that the average Australian produces the equivalent of […]

Australian Government to Ease Border Restrictions Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It is a known fact that the journey has been long since Australia shut its international borders in May 2020 and allowed only restricted numbers of citizens, permanent residents, and other exempt categories to enter the country in a bid to curtail the […]

Agricultural Rehabilitation Program Helping those Addicted Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) On a sun-drenched morning in the Coffs Coast hinterland, a team of farm workers surrender to their task. Even though they look like any other agriculture worker, dressed in safety colours; dirt under their fingernails, but their real work is much more mental […]

Disaster Grants Available after SA Storms Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) At the present moment, recovery funds of up to 10,000 dollars are available for those who were affected by the rainstorms. These funds will be distributed through disaster recovery grants. Hence, the South Australian producers who faced losses as a result of the […]

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 […]

New Agricultural Visa to Supercharge Exploitation? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to many trusted sources, the Australian government’s new and temporary agricultural visa attempts to solve the labour shortage crisis that has occurred because of the pandemic. However, this could be a risky approach because many low-skilled workers may be exploited. Moreover, the […]

Precautions for Working in the Heat Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It is a known fact that the weather can get really hot in Australia. Working outdoors is extremely taxing if the right precautions are not taken. The weather can be dry heat if one is working in inland areas that are away from […]

Demand for Dry Fruits Skyrocket during Festive Season Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) According to the latest report, the demand for dry fruits has finally reached the pre-Covid levels. Currently, the banking sector, pharmaceuticals and logistics departments are the major buyers. The retail demand for these edible snacks soars before major holidays, like Christmas […]

Record Crops Despite Downgrades in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Even though the focus is majorly on the damages caused by the rain, the overall grain production is commendable. Therefore, this is good news for the nation’s croppers. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences lifted its forecast winter crop […]

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 […]

How to Secure a Farming Job in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Agricultural or farm work in Australia is an exceptional way to earn cash and experience the rich and diverse culture of the nation. Nevertheless, farm work in Australia is often also very physically demanding and thus the worker needs to make […]

How Technology can Yield New Growth in Agriculture Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It cannot be denied that the agricultural industry has completely transformed itself in the past 50 years. Not only has the machinery expanded its scale, productivity, speed, the productivity of the farm equipment has also grown by leaps and bounds. Hence, […]

Transforming Australia’s Agriculture Requires Research Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) The Australian Government is supporting efforts by the CSIRO – Australia’s national science agency – to help grow the agriculture sector and secure the long-term economic prosperity of regional communities. CSIRO has launched three new “missions” that will see more than $150 million invested […]

Which is the Smartest Australian State for Agriculture? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) It was in the ’80s that Queensland was declared a ‘Smart State’ instead of being noticed for its bright sunshine. This meant that a change was needed where the state needed to emerge as a knowledge-based economy. Moreover, it needed to […]

Cherry Growers in Trouble Due to Cold Weather Cherry farms around Orange have been impacted by the cold weather and local grower Guy Gaeta is unsure of what the future of his cherries will be. Mr Gaeta, of Gaeta & Sons Orchards, is a long time cherry grower in the region after moving from Sydney […]

Australian Farmers Waiting for Overseas Workers Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) A microcosm of Australians’ reluctance to work on farms can be seen in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. CEO of a group of strawberry farms, Miffy Gilbert, struggled to source labour for the current harvest, while her teenage son works as a shelf-stacker at a […]

Australia Sustains its Horticultural Output! Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) A reduction in the number of farmworkers across Australia hasn’t diminished the output of the country’s horticulture sector, according to a research report. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ (ABARES) Labour use in Australian agriculture: Analysis of survey results report concluded that […]

Why Should Universities Prepare Students for Agriculture? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Agriculture will soon be worth A$100 billion a year to Australia. The industry employs more than 250,000 people, stewards 80% of our land area and drives world-class agribusiness and food sectors. In an uncertain employment market, every new agriculture graduate has a choice of six job opportunities. Agriculture […]

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 […]

How will 5G improve Precision Agriculture in Australia? Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Over the next decade, 5G will play a critical role in smart farming and precision agriculture which promises to be the key to optimising resources and enhancing production. As the next generation of mobile technology, 5G has been designed to meet […]