On the basis of overflowing freezers and reefer storage capacity at the country’s largest beef export shipping facility, the Port of Brisbane, processor grids in Queensland and Northern NSW have plummeted 10 to 15 cents per kilogramme.
12 Feb, 2024 • Hari Yellina
On the basis of overflowing freezers and reefer storage capacity at the country’s largest beef export shipping facility, the Port of Brisbane, processor grids in Queensland and Northern NSW have plummeted 10 to 15 cents per kilogramme.
12 Feb, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Growers have been reminded of the food safety concerns of such weather disasters as numerous horticulture regions on Australia’s east coast are still wiping up after recent flooding. The Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia and New Zealand (FPSC) has urged impacted producers to investigate what steps must be taken to guarantee that their fresh produce […]
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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According to Rabobank’s Australian Dairy Industry: At an Important Junction report, having reached record-breaking profitability after a “rollercoaster ride” for the past decade, the Australian dairy industry is at “a critical juncture.” It claims that Australia’s dairy industry has made a spectacular comeback, owing to favourable seasonal conditions, high farmgate pricing, and a shift in […]
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A mango grower in north Queensland is offering customers the chance to enjoy their fruit and beverage at the same time, and all for a good cause. In order to offer a meal for someone experiencing food insecurity, Manbulloo Mangoes and Local Brewing Co. of Melbourne have partnered to produce a mango sour. A portion […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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In an inner-city Melbourne neighbourhood called Flemington, Charlotte Freeman was in the aisle of a fruit and vegetable store when she encountered the unimaginable. $11 for a bunch of coriander. Bob Galwey travelled around 3,000 kilometres north and headed into Darwin’s shops to get some mint and parsley. But due to the exorbitant prices, he […]
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One of the regions in Peru that produces and exports the most blueberries is La Libertad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, even its strong performance during the first four months of the year helped counteract the decline in other items including gold, fishmeal, avocados, and asparagus. Determining the precise time that […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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With the first apple trees for Collins Bros Orchards planted in Pemberton more than a century ago, the company has a rich history. Paddy Collins, the great-grandfather of brothers Murray and Dean Collins, established Collins Siding, the family’s apple orchard, in 1906. Since then, four generations have carried on the family company, steadily growing it […]
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One Harvest, Australia’s leading salad manufacturer, has taken a crucial step towards sustainability. Looking towards the future, the organisation has announced that they aim to transform all of their plastic packagings to recyclable, reusable or compostable materials by 2025. Since this organisation is an active member of the ANZAC Plastic Pact, they will attempt to […]
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In January 2021, the Morrison government bestowed upon the farmers relief by providing them the temporary relaxation of student visas. Due to the pandemic and other unavoidable circumstances, various Australian industries were badly suffering from a shortage of labour. Amidst this, the agricultural industry was badly hit. Ernst &Young forecasted a labour gap of even […]
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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Can a $1 mobile phone accessory turn into a crucial tool to address the $1 trillion food waste problem? Yes, according to GoMicro CEO and founder Dr. Sivam Krish, with the help of the Spotcheck App and a phone-attachable magnifier created for precisely determining the degree of ripeness or rotting of fresh goods. In his […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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As attempts to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease intensify, NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders is urging all travellers arriving from Bali to have their bags checked. Pigs, cattle, goats, sheep, and other livestock are also affected. Fears that a visitor could bring the illness into Australia on their clothing or footwear were raised after […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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Despite the fact that foot-and-mouth disease is currently making news, Australian experts warn that there are other diseases that we should be on the lookout for. These are the upcoming significant threats, according to experts, some of which have already materialised. Australian biosecurity officers confirmed the presence of the mosquito-borne virus at 70 pig farms […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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In fresh news in the horticultural world, the members of the agricultural domain are calling for a trial of the newly announced agricultural visa. This novel endeavour is attempting to battle the labour shortages that have been caused due to the pandemic. Moreover, the government officials want it to come into effect before the end […]
July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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In an announcement welcomed by all industries, the Fair Work Commission has decided to increase the minimum wages by 1.75%. Moreover, this increase applies to workers of all wages; even those who avail their salaries from The National Minimum Wage. Since an award covers most employees, this increase in salary will apply to almost all […]
July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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Labour shortage is a problem that is plaguing Australia ever since the onset of the pandemic. This is a crucial reason why the Australian government has decided to open its doors for ASEAN workers. In order to carry out this decision, the Australian Government will soon create a seasonal visa that allows these workers access […]
July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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AUSVEG, the leading organisation for Australian vegetable growers, breathed a sigh of relief as the Federal Government approved a new agricultural work visa that will be available for ten countries across Southeast Asia. This approval ensures that the lack of labour issue is minimized. Currently, due to the wrath of the pandemic, there is an […]
July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 23, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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The Victorian government has unveiled a new training programme to encourage more people to pursue careers in agriculture and horticulture. The government will spend $600,000 on experimental initiatives in the Goulburn Valley, Sunraysia, and Gippsland that will involve industry workers studying for a certificate two or three in horticulture and agriculture. Local people will be […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
Read More →
According to the Public Service Association [PSA], a research project researching climate-resistant crops is in jeopardy, with up to 30 research jobs in Wagga Wagga and Tamworth potentially being lost. The project is a five-year-old collaboration in between state and federal governments aimed at developing drought-resistant cultivars. The deal between the NSW DPI and Grains […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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In news that is favourable for foreign agriculture workers, the Federal Government has introduced a new agriculture visa that aims to provide permanent residency to foreign workers entering the country. This agriculture visa aims to cover up the labour shortage that is being faced in the farming, fisheries and forestry sectors. The shortage of workers […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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When one imagines a farmer in australia or an agricultural corporate leader, chances are that the picture is that of a man. This is because the majority of people around boardroom table in agriculture are still men, as is the typical stereotype of a farmer. This makes sense as up until 1994, where women were […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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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 number of permanent skilled workers could also dwindle. The agricultural sector, in […]
July 24, 2024 • orchardtech_qt32n4
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