The costly impact of Victoria’s tomato virus detection
The costly impact of a noted horticultural virus is hitting a Victorian glasshouse, highlighting the importance of biosecurity for the sector.
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Capitalising on the ‘beautiful food bowl’ of South Gippsland
No chemicals. No outside soil. No worries. This is the approach taken by Chippin Estate’s Shane O’Keefe at his bountiful vegetable farm.
Riverina orchard sold in eight-figure deal
A Melbourne-based agricultural investor and asset manager has swooped on a premier citrus orchard located in the heart of the NSW Riverina.
Six decades of juicing for Lentini family
From its roots as a family-run orchard to a vast beverage company, the Lentini family is determined to squeeze every opportunity from their citrus operation.
Fruit grower charged over coolroom death
A Shepparton fruit grower has been charged over the coolroom death of a truck driver.
‘Wake-up call’ for Victoria’s gardeners and farmers
Gardeners and farmers alike have been urged to remain vigilant after a noted exotic pest was detected on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. See the details.
Australian wine industry headed for a major correction
The crisis engulfing Australia’s wine industry shows little signs of abating as many growers endure a third vintage of prices below their cost of production.
Farmers ‘got to be in it to win it’ in the face of adversity
Despite industry-wide headwinds and struggles along the supply chain, the outlook feels positive for fruit and vegetable farmers heading into 2025.
Inside thriving Peninsula flower farm
Working with nature and embracing the unique quirks of Australian wildflowers is at the heart of this blossoming flower farm.
Vegetable growers body calls it quits on the NFF
A key industry body for Australia’s vegetable growers has announced its shock resignation from the National Farmers’ Federation horticulture council.
Concern for growers in the wake of market rent dispute
The amount fresh produce wholesalers pay at major central markets along the east coast remains at the heart of an ongoing dispute with a major market authority.
How recent humidity has affected Victorian cherries
The cherry season in Victoria might have kicked off early, but for some growers recent wet weather has put a swift end to harvest.
PALM scheme ‘easing the pressure’ for summer fruit harvest
After years of bad weather and limited labour, the outlook for southern stone fruit harvest is looking sunny.
Sustained lime shortage coming to an end
A staple of Coronas and gin and tonics, limes have been in short supply. But ahead of holiday season things are turning around.
How AI is helping a family run farm make financial gains
AI tech is saving a family apple farm in southern Tasmania hundreds of thousands of dollars by detecting the internal quality of fruit and limiting food waste.
‘They can eat about their body weight in crickets’
Eccentric emus, six beef cattle, a dozen chickens, guinea pigs and five beehives, plus a pig called Boaris. Is this Australia’s most eclectic farm?
Gourmet growing: Thriving herb business reaps rewards
For Trevor and Joy Goos changing industries has resulted in better yields and returns. This is how they did it.
How the northern mango season is faring
Ripe, in-season mangoes are selling for as little as $2 per fruit. But what do low prices mean for growers in Australia’s north?
Where to pick your own cherries this season
This year, just as they have for four decades, this Yarra Valley family are opening the farm gate for punters to come and pick their own fresh fruit.
How this small backyard blossomed into a profitable flower farm
Starting with just 10 plant pots and a love of horticulture, this Victorian woman now runs a blossoming and productive flower farm.
300 jobs, millions of dollars lost after tomato virus incursion
A major tomato farm is facing losses in the “tens of millions” after it was forced to destroy 1.2-million plants due to a highly contagious disease.
Global medals for Inverleigh olives
Inverleigh farmer Jen Ma kept her entries to the Australian International Olive Awards a secret, until she realised she won best in class for her first harvest.
Calls grow to sever ‘bondage’ between worker and employer
The federal government is under pressure to reform a Pacific labour scheme that ‘traps’ workers in conditions of modern slavery.
Musolinos top of the crop in SA
A family horticulture business at Virginia, SA, has weathered the storms of succession and a heartbreaking workplace accident to become an industry powerhouse.
Australian wine exports lift into China
Australian wine exports to China have surged since removal of strict import rules. But has the damage been done for this valuable export market?
How many productive fruit trees are in Australia?
As growers face enduring tough conditions, many orchards are downsizing. But just how many productive trees there are nationally is unclear.
Almond bloom ‘as bright as they’ve ever seen’
Ideal weather conditions has led to a favourable almond pollination across the east coast, despite the ongoing threat from varroa mite.
Aussie purple wines going global
World-first purple wines have made an appearance at the Melbourne Royal, as the creators work to relaunch the brand.
‘We sell out’: Meet the savvy dad and son duo turning cane trash into cash
Forget fires, this hardworking Whitsunday pair are having sweet success turning sugar cane waste into a product that’s going gangbusters in the gardening world.
The toll on Australian grapes after successive tough seasons
Having endured several challenging seasons, Australian table grape growers are feeling optimistic about the season ahead.
The ‘crisis in farm profitability’ hitting vegetable growers
Despite successive reports pointing to ongoing disillusion with the sector, it is unclear how many vegetable growers have walked away from their farms.
Perfecting logistics the key for this mango business
With more than 100,000 mango trees spread throughout northern Australia, ensuring every cog in the wheel is working together is the secret to success for Marie Piccone.
‘The apples are a different story’
Apple growers have been facing domestic market troubles for years, according to third generation grower Peter Apted, who says there’s a need to find new export markets.
Silver lining for beekeepers in wake of Varroa mite
Input costs for horticulture could climb as noted pest Varroa mite spreads across the country, with demand for professional pollination services set to rise as a result.
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