Varroa mite impacts pollinators vying to increase production
The demand is high for more horticultural crop production but varroa mite infestations are causing grief for many growers Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise horticultural production, according to a newly-released report. The agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank is behind the report, explains how the parasitic varroa mite, that attacks […]
Horticulture growers step up solutions to ease labour shortages
Labour shortages in the horticulture sector have eased slightly, according to a report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences based on a survey of over 2,000 horticulture farms across Australia. The survey showed a fall in the number of farms struggling to find workers with almost 34% of horticulture farms […]
Avocados proving to be a money spinner with an annual $649 million GVP value
Avocado growers took a leap of faith to improve production volume and income from the previous season with exports in strong demand Australian avocado production volume is up 30% to 150,913 tonnes when compared with 2022-23’s figure of 115,385 tonnes. While the gross value of production (GVP) for is up by 13% to $649 million […]
Prospr multi-use platform adopted by eager orchardists and vignerons in the US
US growers have been captivated by Prospr with its advanced AI capabilities that drive efficiency and precision from an autonomous platform Robotics Plus showcased Prospr, its autonomous multi-use hybrid vehicle for agriculture in the US, to a wide-eyed group of orchard and grape growers that could easily be swayed to place orders. Prospr is the […]
Macadamia crops are reaping the benefits of continued research
It appears Macadamia is facing another disease threat after reaching a milestone $280 million harvest Macadamia is part of the booming horticultural industry with an expected combined farmgate value $5.8 billion for the 2024-25 season. The expected return from macadamia harvests each season is $280 million and increasing, and after solving significant disease management issues […]
Horticulture export push powers ahead through FASTA program
One year later Australia’s $130M Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) initiative has more than 50 projects in the pipeline to bolster exports Australia’s $130 million Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) initiative has marked its first anniversary with significant strides toward safeguarding and expanding the nation’s horticulture exports. This eight-year program, driven by Hort […]
Marto Farms adds autonomous technologies to provide a firm foundation
Family farming is no longer a leisurely turnover of following the way it has been done previously if you want to thrive Along with the rest of the business community, farmers face a range of challenges not seen for several years. Coming off some record-breaking income seasons has brought with it rising input costs, labour […]
John Deere brings all the connectivity you need to Hort Connections
John Deere is showing the horticultural industry just why they need the brand’s latest technology advances to increase income for growers Hort Connections is the most supported event for the horticulture sector to be held from the 3 to 5 June at the Melbourne Convention Centre VIC and it’s where attendees will also see the […]
Hort Connections 2024 is the meeting place for the fruit and vegetable industry
Tickets are selling fast for Hort Connections 2024 the event now firmly placed as the largest horticulture conference and trade show Conference tickets for Hort Connections 2024 are selling fast as the event’s program fills with expert speakers from across the Australian and international horticulture industry to celebrate $5.8 billion of farmgate value. Hort Connections […]
Wine growers take an extra swig as China rubber stamps end to heavy tariffs
The Chinese don’t celebrate easter but have given local winemakers the best Easter possible by abolishing crippling tariffs on Australian wine When the Morrison government went into a stinging attack on the ethics of Chinese diplomats back in 2020, they didn’t bank on encountering a wrath of tariffs of over 200% on Wine and other […]