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...
Avocado Market Finally Improving
"Prices on the avocado market have partly stabilised in recent weeks after a few trying months. In May and June, the prices were in...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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...
International buyers sample the best of Western Australia at Taste WA 2025
Western Australia’s premium produce has been showcased to global buyers through Taste WA 2025, a trade mission designed to strengthen export connections and open...
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...