Oranges Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Introduction Oranges, a citrus fruit commonly consumed by Australians, are renowned for their Vitamin C content. However, there are other great nutrients that are seldom mentioned. Interestingly, these fruits have the highest content of antioxidants when compared to other fruits. Oranges are not prone to spoilage after harvest. […]

Mandarins Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Mandarins are usually available from April to October. Imperial oranges are the most popular ones in the market. Since this fruit is extremely easy to peel and contains few to no seeds, they are extremely popular in Australia. Mandarins belong to the citrus family and are a distinct […]

Lemon/Lime Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Globally, lemons and limes are produced extensively due to their extensive demands. These fruits are subtropical in nature and due to their acidic content, they are used in a variety of culinary recipes. Two of the most popular lemon variants are Eureka and Lisbon. In Australia, these fruits […]

Grapefruit Overview and Growth in Australia (2020) Grapefruit is a citrus variant that is available all year. Nonetheless, there are some availability issues in the month of January. Some of the most common variants that are available are the Thompson, the Wheeney, the Texan and the Marsh. This fruit is generally segregated based on its […]

Citrus Overview and Growth in Australia (2020) Introduction Citrus is a term that is predominantly used to identify those flowering plants that originated in the world’s subtropical areas. Moreover, many of these species are traced back to China. Some of the most common citrus fruits include oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, kumquats and lemons. All citrus variants […]

Cherries Production and Growth in Australia 2020 The Victorian cherry season usually commences in the first or second week of November. It then continues through January. The quality of this fruit is dependent upon many factors. These seasonal factors include frost, humidity, hail and rainfall. Hence, farm owners and staff need to constantly monitor and […]

Strawberries Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Even though the strawberries are found mostly in the domestic market, this industry started expanding in 2017-18. Some of the countries that Australia has exported to are Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. This fruit is grown all across the country by about 500 growers. […]

Rubus Berries Production and Growth in 2020 Rubus berries are dominantly grown in the southern parts of Australia. They are usually available from November to April. At the present moment, there are approximately 120 growers that are growing this fruit all across the country. The greatest volume growth is from December to April. Nevertheless, due […]

Blueberries and their Growth in Australia (2020) Introduction Blueberries were first introduced and commercially grown in Victoria, Australia. The plantings commenced ten years later near New South Wales. It was then discovered that three major farms were producing 75% of the total blueberries present in the country. In the present times, there is a great […]

Banana Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Introduction Bananas are primarily grown for commercial purposes in Australia. At the present moment, about 13,000 hectares of bananas are produced throughout the country. Moreover, a well-planned banana plantation needs to adhere to a few requirements. This includes suitable soil types, drainage structures, plant spacings and erosion control. […]

Mango Industry Witnesses Huge Domestic Potential According to the latest agricultural reports, the Chief Executive of the Mango Industry Association (AMIA) is looking forward to acting upon the intense demand for the mango fruit. Since this fruit is quite popular with the locals, there lies a great opportunity to boost the economy with the selling […]

Banana Farmers Hit With Shortage of Workers The labour shortage that has cropped up due to the pandemic is still taking a toll on the agricultural industry. According to Dobson’s estimates, they had lost around 13,500 boxes of bananas in the demolition and as much as $1.4 million in lost revenue for the year. “But […]

Safeguarding Australia’s Citrus Industry Researchers have identified an Australian strain of fungus that causes citrus rot, calling for effective controls to protect the citrus industry A dark mark on the skin can detract from these positive associations, and many consumers will be put off buying them. A dark, tear-shaped mark is often a sign of […]

Australian Banana Industry Scouring for Opportunities The Australian banana industries are presently searching for opportunities that will help them get their profits back on track. Moreover, these newfound opportunities will also aid to grow the future of the fruit industry. Hari Yellina, owner of Orchard Tech, opines that there are several new avenues open for […]

Australia Accepts Two More Mango Facilities for Export According to latest statistics, approximately 12% (7000 tonnes) of the Australian crop is exported on an annual basis. Australia’s key export markets include Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The industry undertakes marketing in many of these countries to encourage demand of Australian […]

All Focus is on Victoria’s Weather System Even though the north-east is all set, there has been a great focus on the weather conditions in Victoria. District has picked up enough rain to bring up crops, the state’s traditional grain growing regions in the Wimmera / Mallee remain bone dry. In spite of the lack […]

Selecting Quality Citrus Products in Australia According to latest reports, there is an evolution that has occurredo f Unitec vision systems for selecting the quality of mandarins, clementines, oranges and lemons. Mandarin Vision 3, Orange Vision 3 and Lemon Vision 3 are the latest updates in the agricultural world. These systems are equipped with very […]

Victorian Government Places Faith in the Agricultural Systems The Victorian Government is investing $3.6 million to extend the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme until 30 June 2022, intent on moving more freight on rail and reduce heavy vehicle emissions. Under the scheme, four freight operators will receive incentives to move up to a combined 42,508 containers […]

Avocado Consumption is at an All Time High Even during the pandemic, the Australian market has been absorbing record sales of avocados as consumers are looking for healthy, versatile options. The economic recovery, continued retail sales and increased food service activities have boosted consumer demand for avocados, which will support the already established prices. Just […]

Coloured Vegetables and the Australian Market Many farm owners have realized that there is an untapped market of coloured vegetables, especially cauliflowers and lettuce. Through some trial crops, many have found the orange and purple coloured vegetables. Not only do they look attractive but there is a whole market that is left unexplored that may […]