Farming and Environment
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Dried fruits producers fight weather to grow the market
SUNRAYSIA’S dried fruit growers and processors say this season has been one of the “most challenging” in many years. Extreme heat in December — followed…
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Shrinking harvest misses target, says dried fruits chief
DRIED Fruits Australia chair Mark King predicts a 20 to 30 per cent yield decrease across the dried fruit industry due to this season’s unfavourable…
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Sunraysia environment business takes on the world in merger
A SUNRAYSIA firm is aiming at a national and international platform after creating a global agriculture, water and environmental consulting business. Sunraysia Environmental has merged…
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Wine and table grapes grow well for Murray River Organics
MURRAY River Organics (MRG) has reported a bumper harvest with significantly higher-yielding wine grape and table grape crops this season. But the success was not…
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For Out of the Box, fresh is in demand
SUNRAYSIA’S small-scale farmers are enjoying an unprecedented rise in demand, with the coronavirus driving more residents to opt for fresh and locally grown produce. Out…
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Five-star fruit juice fight goes to ministerial forum
FRESH fruit and vegetable juice should retain its five-star health rating, despite fears changes to the system could rate the product the same as diet…
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Table Grape Association chairman John Argiro steps down
AUSTRALIAN Table Grape Association (ATGA) chair John Argiro stepped down as both chair and board member on Wednesday. Mr Argiro stated in a letter to…
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Millewa farmers get decision support in webinars
A SERIES of webinars is set to assist Millewa farmers make sound business decisions with confidence, following a strong start to the winter cropping program.…
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No farming impact in state border closure, says VFF
SUNRAYSIA’S agriculture industry and supply chains should not be affected by the NSW and Victoria border closures put in place this week, the Victorian Farmers…
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Lamattina business dangles the carrot for next generation
TITLES mean nothing at Rocky Lamattina & Sons, one of Australia’s biggest carrot growers. Respect, work ethic and loyal workers are what drive the success…
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Euston poultry empire a feather in young man’s cap
WHILE most kids his age were relaxing at home after school, Antonio Liparota was busy hatching a business idea. The then eight-year-old Euston Public School…
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Sunraysia irrigators back Lower Broken Creek option – Cupper
AN infrastructure option that would deliver water from the Lower Broken Creek to the Murray River is an option the Victorian Government must seriously consider…
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