Agricultural Updates in Australia (2019) The global pandemic will impact the agriculture sector for at least the next decade, water and labour shortages continue to worry farmers and the global population just continues to rise – so what is there to feel so optimistic about in Australasian agriculture? If you ask Paul Luxton, head of […]
Fresh Garlic Production in Australia (2019) Overview Australia possesses a small but growing garlic industry. Nevertheless, most of the supply is accumulated by imports from other regions. The countries that provide the garlic supply are China, Africa, Taiwan, New Zealand and the USA. This necessary vegetable can be identified as a close relative of onions, […]
Dried Tree Fruit Production in Australia (2019) Overview Dried fruits, other than plums, can be identified as a combination of dried fruits that hail from different categories. However, these fruits are predominantly summer fruits. These fruits have become immensely popular in Australia over recent years. However, in recent times there is a debate that has […]
Overview Persimmons are grown all over the Australian states, with half of the production hailing from Queensland. Moreover, this fruit is exported but the majority of the production is utilized in the fresh markets. Statistics As of June 2019: 2,643 tonnes of these vegetables were produced and valued at $9.6 million. 9% of Australian […]
Due to the lockdowns and closures of hospitality establishments and the food services, the Victorian fruit and vegetable suppliers are facing a high demand during the winter months. However, Hari Yellina of Orchard Tech states that there has been a consistent and steady availability of two essential vegetables. They are cauliflower and broccoli. Cauliflowers, sourced […]
Because of the deadly pandemic, the demand for citrus fruits is on the rise. Nevertheless, the peak prices have already been left behind, and the prices are now dropping to their normal levels. Moreover, the Southern Hemisphere is currently handling the production, while countries like Peru, South Africa, Chile and Australia are mainly exporting the […]
India pomegranates will soon be available in Australia’s fresh fruit market. Moreover, it is being reported that Australia has finally completed the import protocol for fresh pomegranate after going through the risk assessment procedure. Barry O’ Farrell, Australia’s high commissioner of India has stated that even though Australia already produces pomegranates, India is in a […]
Australia’s Passion for Passionfruit Passionfruit is a popular fruit in Australia that is predominantly grown in Queensland. Nonetheless, since they are subtropical plants, they may be grown in all parts of Australia. However, in colder areas, they need to be provided with a warm and sunny sheltered spot so that they are able to thrive […]
According to the latest reports, the pomegranate trade has already started in the Northern Hemisphere. Moreover, this campaign is officially underway in the regions on Spain, Egypt, Morocco and Turkey. When it comes to North America, California has also begun harvesting this fruit. Earlier this year, the Southern Hemisphere had stopped the dispatch of this […]
Lychees’ Production in Australia (2019) Overview The lychee is a subtropical fruit, which is oval and the size of a walnut. In fact, lychees are part of the berry kingdom and grown on tropical, evergreen trees. Moreover, after a few months of growth, these individual flowers transform into bunches of fruit. Australia is a nation […]
Almond Insights in Australia (2014/15) Overview It is interesting to note that Australia is the second-largest producer of almonds. These nuts are grown along the Murray Valley in South Australia. Moreover, this popular form of nut can also be found in Victoria and New South Wales. Also, the three major varieties that are grown in […]
Earnings in Australia (May 2020) Purpose of the ABS Survey The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Average Weekly Earnings survey is put into place in order to analyze the level of average earnings in Australia at a particular point of time. Any alterations in the average weekly earnings may be impacted by any changes in the level […]
Livestock and Agricultural Field in Australia (2019) The total value for Australian agricultural goods and livestock increased by 3%. These goods were valued at $60 billion despite droughts and other hazardous events. Crops The total number of crops increased one per cent and the figure was estimated at $30 billion. This increase occurred even after […]
Jobs and Wages in Australia due to Covid19 Article by: Hari Yellina (Orchard Tech) Important Statistics Between the dates of 14th March 2020 and 11th July 2020, payroll jobs were cut down by 5.6 %. Moreover, the total wages also lessened by 4.8%. Crucial Dates before 11th July 2020 22nd March: The Australian Prime Minister […]
Dietary Consumption in Australia According to recently published statistics, the domestic sale of almonds increased by almost 5% from 2019 to 2020. Almonds are extremely favourable when it comes to dietary concerns. This amounted to a total of 29,508 almonds being consumed by the nation. Moreover, this is a clear cut indication of the growth […]
Nuts in Australia: An Overview Nuts and seeds are an excellent source of protein, minerals and vitamins. Hence, the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that all individuals should include nuts in their everyday diet. Moreover, Australia is a country that focuses on its import and export of nuts. In fact, as of June 2019, approximately 215.828 […]
Exports in Australia Total Exports (International) According to reports, published in the field of agriculture, Australia has exported over $2.92 billion worth of products worldwide. Fresh fruit claims the number one position in the list of trade. Around $1,332 million worth of fresh fruits were delivered across the world. These fresh fruits include grapes, oranges […]
An Overview of Imports in Australia Total Imports (International) Australia always strives to keep its agricultural industry and trade strong. Hence it has a healthy rate of imports and exports. According to studies, collected within, Australia, it has been reported that this nation has imported over $2.87 billion agricultural goods. Among all of the products […]
Labour Shortages due to Unavailability of Backpackers One of the major industries that have suffered a significant blow due to COVID 19 is the agricultural field and its labour. In fact, the border restrictions that have been implemented because of this pandemic are causing an exponential decline in the number of active workers. Many backpackers, […]
Global Fruit Production Bananas: The Most Popular Fruit Fruit crops comprise a major section of the global agricultural production. Fruits, consumed along with vegetables, are a part of a healthy and robust diet. Additionally, if the production quantities are carefully studied, the most popular fruit in the world is bananas. In fact, in 2018, over […]
