Despite Record Exports Onion Market’s Mood Been Bland
New winter onions that were picked on Monday were sent to Monie, a sorting and packaging firm in the Netherlands, on Wednesday. They look...
Chicken Processors to Amend Unfair Contracts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has wrangled concessions from Australia's largest chicken meat manufacturers in order to make some of their contracts...
Pomegranate Demands Exceed Supply
In its first season of commercial production, a Western Australian pomegranate grower was unable to meet the high demand for the fruit. Bassam Al...
Tomato Growers Attempt Workaround After 20% Production Losses
The production of tomatoes at one of the major fruit and vegetable growers in the nation, New Zealand Gourmet, was reduced by roughly 20%...
Potato Farmers Demand 20 Cents More Per Kilo
Potato growers in important growing areas claim that unless shops raise the shelf price of their produce by 20 cents per kilo, they will...
Winemaker Produces Experimental Bush Block Vintage Under Little Rainfall
A winemaking family in north-west Victoria set out to demonstrate that premium wine can be produced in a warm region with minimal irrigation or...
Are Supermarkets ‘Ripping off’ their Consumers?
Farmers said they are not profiting from any price increases in supermarket fresh fruit, despite complaints of price gouging by retailers. Guy Gaeta, chair...
Rising Energy Costs a Cause of Concern for Businesses
Businesses in Australia are warning that if a long-term strategy to reduce skyrocketing gas and power bills is not executed, they will fail. Australia...
Potato Growers Say Rising Costs are Exposing them to Risks
Costs are spiralling out of control, exerting pressure on Tasmanian potato producers who may have to switch crops. Leigh Elphinstone, a farmer from Sisters...
Australian Melon Industry Adopts Resilient Approach
In the face of substantial challenges over the last two years, the Australian melon sector has fought hard to sustain its foothold in export...