Certified organics pass $1 billion annual sales milestone
Certified organics reaches a milestone annual sales figure of $1.02 billion including domestic and export value An evolving shift in consumer demand is behind the record $1.02 billion in annual direct sales value achieved by the local certified organic sector. It is the first time certified organic produce has surpassed the $1 billion mark in […]
Organic horticulture farming adopts a 10 year roadmap for growth
The organic horticulture sector unites behind a strengthened approach to grow fully certified in a major growth phase In a major expansion, representatives of the organic industry have come together to implement a 10-year roadmap to strengthen and grow certified organic horticulture production. The newly launched Organic Horticulture Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) Strategy 2026–2035 […]
Organic growers are making big advancements in buyer sentiment
The organic farming sector was in the spotlight at the Organic Industry Awards 2025 with pioneering growers and red meat leaders taking out top honours Hosted by Australian Organic Limited (AOL), the awards recognised the individuals and businesses driving innovation, integrity and growth in certified organic farming, now claimed as a $2.6 billion industry. From pioneering […]
Georgia Beattie named Organic Woman of the Year 2022
The Australian organic industry is handing out their annual awards and the prizes are being hotly contested A focus on diversity, sustainability and technology has earned Georgia Beattie the title of Organic Woman of the Year at the 2022 Australian Organic Industry Awards. Georgia is CEO and Managing Director of Australia’s largest organic mushroom farm, […]
Organic Industry Farmer of the Year for 2022 is Brendon Hoyle
Brendon Hoyle has been named Farmer of the Year at the 2022 Australian Organic Industry Awards Growing the sweetest berries is an art and a science according to Brendon Hoyle, who has been named as the organic industry’s Farmer of the Year for 2022. Brendon, who is co-owner and operator of Ashbern Farms in Queensland, […]