Quad Bike Sales Surge in the Lead Up to Manufacturer Withdrawal from Australia
Retailers are reporting a surge in sales as consumers ‘panic buy’ new quad bikes, as four manufacturers have indicated they will be withdrawing from the Australian market next year. It is believed that Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki will no longer offer quad bikes for sale in Australia from October 2021 after the Government announced […]
White Gold: Smart Robotics to Drive Yield and Quality in the Lucrative White Asparagus Sector
As a common feature on the plates of German and Dutch diners, the popularity of white asparagus has led to clever innovation to improve the growing and harvesting of the ‘King of Vegetables’. A delicacy in some countries and a household staple in others, in the Netherlands alone a staggering $82 million of white asparagus […]
Drawing a Line in the Wine: China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Australian Wine
The Australian wine grape industry is the latest agricultural sector to be in the firing line after the Chinese government announced a new anti-dumping investigation. The news comes after China imposed a prohibitive tariff on Australian barley in May this year while concurrently suspending imports of meat from four abattoirs. The move is seen as […]
Working Holiday Visa in the Spotlight as Unions Call for an End to Overseas Workers
Issues around the use of visa holders to undertake seasonal work in the horticulture industry have raised their head again after an alliance of unions called on the Federal Government to end the working holidaymaker visa. The Australian Workers’ Union, the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association and the Transport Workers’ Union have lodged a […]
Agriculture Warns Border Closures Could Wreak Havoc on Regional Communities and Food Security
Industry stakeholders are calling for Victorian border restrictions to be lifted, warning that agriculture is facing an “absolute disaster” without free access to neighbouring states. David Jochinke, president of the Victorian Farmers’ Federation, said that livestock management and harvest operations were in threat without the availability of labour anD resources. The VFF were among key […]
“Grain King” John Nicoletti Sells Dealership Network in Favour for a Return to Farming
Once Australia’s biggest farmer, John Nicoletti has made a return to the coalface by investing in a significant amount of Western Australian cropping land. Nicoletti sold his most of his holdings in 2018 to focus on the network of John Deere dealerships he owned across Western Australia. In a deal rumoured to be worth around […]
Booze, Cars and Visas: Australia – UK Free Trade Agreement set to Protect and Enhance Export Opportunities
Official discussions to form a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Australia begin online next week, with many industry bodies expressing their support for improved market access. The food and beverage industries are seen as being particular features of the bilateral agreement, in addition to working visas for young people. It is hoped […]