Australia is one of the largest producers of wool in the world. We produce around 25 percent of greasy wool sold on the market. The value of our 2016-2017 wool exports was $3.615 billion. Considering Australia’s wool is recognised among the world’s best, these figures...
Thousands of Australian agri-business or farms rely on seasonal workers to handle the surge of labour needed each harvest. Previously, a large portion of this workforce was sourced from the international tourism industry. However, with global travel still restricted, ...
Curious about the agriculture industry? Australia has a thriving agricultural scene – from small hobby farms to sprawling acres of crop, there is so much variation within the industry. When about half of the continent’s landmass is utilised for cultivating crop...
Research conducted by the ABARES and CSIRO has revealed five key ‘megatrends’ that are set to shape Australia’s food and fibre industries in the coming decades. These megatrends are predicted to pose influential opportunities and challenges for farmers, the government...
The stereotype that your typical Aussie farmer is a blokey man who wears a straw hat is outdated. In fact, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES), women are estimated to take up around 32 percent...
G’day everyone, your favourite well-travelled delivery driver is back. It’s Uncle Garry’s Aussie Country Town Tour part 2! Last week I shared my tour through the Agricultural mecca, Mildura. Check it out here if you haven’t yet. This week...