Cattle market processors pull back due to port related issues
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
Cattle market processors pull back due to port related issues 12
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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Revolutionary Innovative Device Detects Food Spoilage
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 […]
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Traveller and Farm Biosecurity
Last verified: 29 August 2026. Australia remains free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), but travellers, farms and livestock businesses must continue to manage the risk of introducing it. Border and disease settings can change, so use the linked government pages before relying on an instruction. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals such […]
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Japanese Encephalitis and Lumpy Skin Disease in Australia
Status verified: 29 August 2026. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) are different diseases with different Australian statuses. This page separates them and links to the current government advice. Current Australian status and health implications of Japanese encephalitis virus and lumpy skin disease Disease Current Australian status Main animals affected Human-health point […]
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Floodwater and Fresh Produce: Food Safety After Floods
Last verified: 29 August 2026. This page provides general food-safety information for Australian horticulture businesses. Flood conditions, commodities, customer programs and regulator directions differ. Use the linked current authority guidance and obtain site-specific advice before releasing affected produce. Immediate rule: Do not harvest produce that has been touched by floodwater. Food Standards Australia New Zealand […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Traineeship Program Launched to Attract Workers
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 • Hari Yellina
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Are Agricultural Research Jobs on the Chopping Block?
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 • Hari Yellina
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Australia Dairy Industry at a Critical Juncture
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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As the economy worsens, Chris Fiander, Marketing Manager of the Westpak Group in the United Kingdom, considers whether customers and merchants will continue to prioritise ecologically sustainable products and packaging. “Spiraling energy costs, rising company production costs, reduced consumer spending, and soaring inflation are all taking their toll on consumers and businesses alike.” This economic […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Vegoils-PALM Tracks Weaker Rival Oils
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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As the economy worsens, Chris Fiander, Marketing Manager of the Westpak Group in the United Kingdom, considers whether customers and merchants will continue to prioritise ecologically sustainable products and packaging. “Spiraling energy costs, rising company production costs, reduced consumer spending, and soaring inflation are all taking their toll on consumers and businesses alike.” This economic […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Mango Beverages Making All the Difference
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 • Hari Yellina
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Herb Prices Skyrocket as Consumers Are Left Enraged
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 […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Researchers Develop New Robot to Improve Blueberry Harvest
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 • Hari Yellina
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Collins Bros Orchards Continues Its Tradition
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 […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Australia’s One Harvest Denounces Plastic Packaging
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 […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Revolutionary Innovative Device Detects Food Spoilage
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Traveller and Farm Biosecurity
Last verified: 29 August 2026. Australia remains free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), but travellers, farms and livestock businesses must continue to manage the risk of introducing it. Border and disease settings can change, so use the linked government pages before relying on an instruction. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals such […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Japanese Encephalitis and Lumpy Skin Disease in Australia
Status verified: 29 August 2026. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) are different diseases with different Australian statuses. This page separates them and links to the current government advice. Current Australian status and health implications of Japanese encephalitis virus and lumpy skin disease Disease Current Australian status Main animals affected Human-health point […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Floodwater and Fresh Produce: Food Safety After Floods
Last verified: 29 August 2026. This page provides general food-safety information for Australian horticulture businesses. Flood conditions, commodities, customer programs and regulator directions differ. Use the linked current authority guidance and obtain site-specific advice before releasing affected produce. Immediate rule: Do not harvest produce that has been touched by floodwater. Food Standards Australia New Zealand […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Student Visa Work Rights in Australia: Current Rules
Last fact-checked: 29 August 2026. This page gives general information about Australian student visa work conditions and workplace rights. It is not personal migration or legal advice. Always check the conditions attached to the individual visa. Agricultural work does not create a separate, ongoing exemption from student visa work limits. Historical announcements made during the […]
July 23, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Agriculture Loses Out Due to Tremendous Heat
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July 23, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Australia’s Organic Farms Retain the Title
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July 23, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Horticulture Labour Shortage at Its Highest
The ongoing pandemic and the shortage of seasonal workers and backpackers that are arriving in Australia has created a labour shortage for a great deal of Australian horticulture growers. This market is heavily dependent on casual and seasonal labour. Moreover, this is a representation of the majority of the workforce in the Australian horticultural world. […]
July 23, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Woes Continue for Labour Shortage in Australia
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July 23, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Pacific Island Farmworkers Earn Jobs Due to Deal
In news that is welcomed by the agricultural industry, Victoria is set to receive an additional 1500 Pacific Island workers to combat the ongoing labour shortage. Nevertheless, the farming community has warned the government that more quarantine centres will be required to fulfil the industry’s needs. Due to the unavailability of workers, the government has […]
July 23, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Horticulture Continues to Be Sustainable
Climbing a mountain is a good metaphor for the quest for a more sustainable horticultural sector. The final objective among the most sustainable farm businesses or agriculture industry may appear to be at the summit of a distant mountain, far away and difficult to attain, but that is no reason not to begin moving in that […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Traineeship Program Launched to Attract Workers
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 • Hari Yellina
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Are Agricultural Research Jobs on the Chopping Block?
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 • Hari Yellina
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Seasonal Workers Banned from Entering Australia
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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The Australian Harvest Calendar (2021)
Planning a fruit picking adventure? Australia is the perfect place to do so! This nation is a place where produce is found in abundance. In fact, Australia possesses one of the biggest horticultural and agricultural industries in the world. Furthermore, all harvest workers are a big support to these industries. Also, their assistance contributes to […]
July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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Women’s Role in Australian Agriculture
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 • Hari Yellina
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New Agricultural Visa to Supercharge Exploitation?
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July 24, 2024 • Hari Yellina
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