Strawberry Prices to Soar after Rainy Weather
After lettuce, strawberries are now being sold at exorbitant costs, with a 250g punnet costing $11.99 in a Canberra store.To put it in perspective,...
Unsellable Fruit now being Used in Beer?
Two passionfruit farmers in Western Australia's south west are minimising food waste by buying unsellable fruit from local farms and turning the puree into...
Cautious Buyers Keeping Prices Under Pressure
The majority of food waste in Australia, according to Curtin University supply chain specialist Dr Elizabeth Jackson, does not occur at the basic production...
Apple Chip Product Encourages Healthy Snacking
With its Chippy Apples product, a Victorian food production company is promoting a balanced diet and decreasing the waste of fresh produce. The improvement...
Abundance of Lettuce Found in Canberra
While major food chains may be feeling the squeeze, Pialligo Estate growers are thriving with availability as they believe that the future will revolve...
Beehives Destroyed in order to Control Varroa Mite
As authorities try to stop the spread of a fatal parasite, hundreds of beehives are being destroyed in Newcastle and other areas of New...
Growers also Suffering from Rising Fruit and Vegetable Prices
Prices are rising, consumer confidence is declining, and some consumers are speculating as to whether farmers are suddenly collecting huge paychecks. The family of...
Livestock Truckies Left Sweeping Floors after Rigid Licensing
Experienced livestock truck drivers who immigrated to Australia to fill labour shortages were dissatisfied with the length of time needed to obtain licences. Employers...
Prince Pinch Blamed on Labor’s Labour Plan
David Littleproud, the leader of the Nationals, is blaming worker shortages for Labor's decision to abandon the fledgeling agriculture-specific visa programme of the Morrison-Joyce...
Rising Costs to ‘Finish’ Some Fresh Produce Growers
According to industry groups and other producers, soaring expenses might "kill off" some Queensland fruit and vegetable growers this year. Farmers are in dire...