Farmers seek solution to mounting plastic waste problem left out of recycling strategy
Rows of black and white plastic weed mats line Jodi and Phill Brown’s paddocks where tomato, chilli and…
New Zealand’s next economic hub: Bay of Plenty exports worth $7.56b, led by horticulture
About 80% of New Zealand’s kiwifruit was grown in Bay of Plenty and the report found the sector…
Why some cucumbers stay green while others turn yellow
Cucumber peel color can decide whether a fruit looks fresh, desirable, and worth buying. In many markets, especially…
The season doesn’t matter as wildflower hunters can always find gold in WA
Spotting wildflowers is like second nature to Terry Dunham, as he walks through Gull Rock National Park in…
Apple among major companies investing millions in Queensland macadamia orchards
Tech giant Apple is among a pool of global investors pouring millions into Queensland’s macadamia nut industry, looking…
Rare Rymer apples found on NSW Southern Tablelands farm
Rudi Stachow spent his early years in his family’s orchard on the NSW Southern Tablelands eating a variety…
Illegal fishing vessels threaten Australia’s agricultural sector as biosecurity concerns grow
Australian primary producers say they are concerned about the risk of foreign pests crippling entire industries if overseas…
From small cuttings to large pots, household plants are being stolen in great numbers
Shenae Cossey was trying to be a good plant parent. During winter, she moved and left her fully…
Ginseng adulteration remains a significant concern
The new publication summarizes information on the authenticity of 910 commercial ginseng products reported in 48 peer-reviewed publications.…
Promise of bumper coffee crop in 2026 fuelled by explosion of white flowers
Australian coffee growers are hoping for a bumper 2026 season to meet rising demand for homegrown beans. Fuelling…
Dicky Bill salad farm’s $10m debt shock as creditors try to claw back millions
Administrators for failed Australian salad farm company Dicky Bill have revealed its business debts to hundreds of staff…