A young farmer’s triumph in future-proofing
Shepparton’s Travis Georgopoulos says farming with his family is a career highlight, alongside winning a top apple and pear industry award.
Horticulture
‘Regulated to death’: Food security strategy must review farmers’ red tape burden
Some farmers are being audited six times a year, with each one almost exactly the same, the NFF Horticulture Council says.
Fourth-generation Peninsula farmer using navy experience to further productivity gains
Dean Gazzola of Gazzola Farms on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is one of 12 nominees for the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year award.
Melbourne market tensions eased after eight month dispute
After months of tension between wholesalers and the operators at Melbourne’s fresh food wholesale market at Epping, a resolution has been reached. See the details.
‘It’s really exciting to be part of an emerging industry’
From maths and science teachers to running a successful tree farm business, this dynamic Gippsland duo are now building their success in a growing industry.
$75-$85m offers tipped for Americans’ SA vineyards
American investors behind one of the nation’s largest table grape enterprises are looking to offload their flagship South Australian asset.
Historic town ready for famed potato festival
Thousands of potato lovers are expected to descend on the central Victorian town of Trentham for their two-day Spudfest.
Select Harvests forecast reduced crop size amid strong pricing
The nation’s largest almond grower and processor said it expected “extremely positive” macro-economic conditions for the industry to continue.
Victorian orchards snapped up in $33m deal
A Melbourne-based agricultural investor and asset manager has swooped on three orchards across 200ha in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley.
Three generations of juicy apples in the Wandiligong Valley
Dry and hot summer conditions have tested Victoria’s apple growers who are right in the thick of their annual harvest.
Young potato growers share secret to success
Water security and price volatility are the main drivers of profit and loss for horticulture producers Hannah and Tom Kelly.
‘Growing garlic is both an art and a science’
Garlic growing newbies Melissa Mortimer and Sean Plescher have cemented their produce among the best in the nation.
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.
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.
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