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,...
Victorian Harvest Wavering due to Chinese Tariffs
The 2.1 billion litres of unsold Australian wine in storage is causing problems for Victoria's grape harvest this year, forcing growers to leave grapes on...
Potential Blackouts as Energy Crisis Looms
As power supply concerns loom, farmers in New South Wales say they are doing everything they can to prepare for blackouts, but some believe...
Late Summer Crops in Jeopardy Due to Rain
Unexpected severe rain in southern Queensland just before sorghum and mung bean crops were about to be harvested has put yet another kink in...
Remote Packhouse Solutions now a Done Deal
Following the recent successful adoption of its packhouse solutions, a renowned New Zealand fresh produce software supplier claims it is experiencing record demand for...
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...
Vineyard Theft in SA Leaves Owners Baffled
Even when those impacted are insured, a theft nevertheless causes inconvenience to the victim, as three vignerons in the Barossa are currently experiencing. Rural...
Shepard Avocado Rewarded with its Own Festival
This season, a single avocado variety has been given its own festival to raise awareness and consumption. However, there were no music tents or...
What are the New Rules of Stopping the Banana Fungus?
Fears that the outbreak could endanger the banana sector have been raised after the disease's recurrence in the Northern Territory. This is the first...
Frost Fighting Chopper Used First Time on a Grape Farm
In north-west Queensland, it is normal to see helicopters mustering cattle, but they are now being utilised to guard against frost damage. According to...