Daredevil of the almond world in Victoria
When Hari Yellina moved to Australia in 2001 on a business visa, he did not envisage getting into the farming industry. He was an...
Aussie farmers and businesses sign pact for better export
Australian farmers and businesses are set to benefit from better export opportunities with the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement between...
Workforce support cherry on top for farmers
Cherry picking is underway across Victoria on a bumper harvest of more than 4,500 tonnes of cherries thanks to help from the Andrews Labor...
Victoria and Tasmania sign landmark deal on farm workers
In a landmark agreement, Victoria and Tasmania have agreed to a new arrangement to return Australians and seasonal workers that will see Victoria’s farms...
Why stonefruit growers are urging Aussies to support them
Great season and export issues means good eating for Aussies this autumn
Stonefruit growers are urging Aussies to buy stonefruit this autumn as a decrease...
Hive of activity at ports to protect bees
Artificially intelligent beehives are being installed at Victoria’s ports to bolster protection from exotic pests and diseases, in an initiative backed by the Andrews...
Victorian farms get their first seasonal workforce
Victorian farmers have received a welcome boost to their seasonal workforce with more than 200 Pacific workers starting on farms, thanks to a landmark...
Fresh food shortages may worsen in the coming weeks
COVID-19 infections are pushing supply systems to breaking point, so fresh food is likely to be in significantly shorter supply on shop shelves in...
IoT Pest Monitors for Australian Orchards
FMC Corporation, an agribusiness, and RapidAIM, a CSIRO-backed start-up, are preparing to use IoT sensors to monitor insect pests in Australian orchards. RapidAID's digital...
Fresh Produce in Abundance: NSW Farmers
Despite supply chain concerns, NSW Farmers, the state's leading agricultural group, insists there is plenty of fresh food in the field. Especially during the...