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WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING? Organic farming, an agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture, and […]
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Researchers are now starting to trail the effectiveness of the mouse baits. It is in collaboration with both farmers and baits suppliers. In fact, approximately three research papers were prepared and are soon to be peer-reviewed. After being approved, these papers will be published in scientific journals in an attempt to control further mouse plagues […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING? Organic farming, an agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture, and […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Grains and fertiliser producers are expected to post a strong performance in 2021, while wool producers will struggle. Following severe drought conditions over much of the prior three-year period, greater rainfall levels in key growing areas have improved crop yields. The expected level of output in 2020-21 is a near-record, second only to the highs […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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The opportunity to work on a citrus farm is truly one of a kind. Moreover, working on a farm in Australia enables one to view the country through a different lens. In fact, it is a great way to meet people of different backgrounds. Usually, the main harvest commences in March and continues all through […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Mattina Fresh, an Australian fresh produce company, has begun pear packaging after transitioning from the summer stone fruit season to the winter pome fruit season. Tom Panna, National Sales Director, explains that he has noticed an increase in demand for pears in recent years, and that one of the reasons for this is having a […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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In Adelaide, pieces of the foot and mouth disease were found in unregistered beef, marking Australia’s second finding of the disease. The Adelaide Advertiser reported the discovery at the airport on Thursday, one day after Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announced disease pieces had been found in Melbourne-produced pork. They are the disease’s initial reports in […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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WHAT IS THE SEASONAL WORKER PROGRAMME? The Seasonal Worker Programme is an initiative that offers various employers in the agricultural world the opportunity to employ a reliable, persistent and returning workforce when the local Australian workers are not able to withstand the seasonal demands. However, this applies to selected locations throughout Australia. This Programme operates […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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With the high price of beef, the urge to fabricate species and cuts is greater than ever, and the methods for doing so are growing more advanced. While meat fraud is uncommon in Australia, cattle farmers have a vested interest in preventing it – or even inadvertent substitution – in other countries, given that three-quarters […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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When one imagines a farmer in australia or an agricultural corporate leader, chances are that the picture is that of a man. This is because the majority of people around boardroom table in agriculture are still men, as is the typical stereotype of a farmer. This makes sense as up until 1994, where women were […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Climbing a mountain is a good metaphor for the quest for a more sustainable horticultural sector. The final objective among the most sustainable farm businesses or agriculture industry may appear to be at the summit of a distant mountain, far away and difficult to attain, but that is no reason not to begin moving in that […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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HIGH TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES IN URBAN AUSTRALIA High-tech horticulture is being used in metropolitan locations around the world for a variety of reasons, including economic development. Community involvement and environmental advantages are two things that come to mind when thinking about this project. Vertical farm systems, container farms, and other similar systems are now being witnessed […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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The opportunity to work on a citrus farm is truly one of a kind. Moreover, working on a farm in Australia enables one to view the country through a different lens. In fact, it is a great way to meet people of different backgrounds. Usually, the main harvest commences in March and continues all through […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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HIGH TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES IN URBAN AUSTRALIA High-tech horticulture is being used in metropolitan locations around the world for a variety of reasons, including economic development. Community involvement and environmental advantages are two things that come to mind when thinking about this project. Vertical farm systems, container farms, and other similar systems are now being witnessed […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Which industry proves to be a pillar of support for the Australian economy? The dairy industry! In fact, this sector is one of the most crucial ones because it generated approximately 8.8 billion litres of milk last year. Additionally, this domain is directly responsible for fuelling a great percentage of Australian employment. It provides jobs […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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WHAT IS THE SEASONAL WORKER PROGRAMME? The Seasonal Worker Programme is an initiative that offers various employers in the agricultural world the opportunity to employ a reliable, persistent and returning workforce when the local Australian workers are not able to withstand the seasonal demands. However, this applies to selected locations throughout Australia. This Programme operates […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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In January 2021, the Morrison government bestowed upon the farmers relief by providing them the temporary relaxation of student visas. Due to the pandemic and other unavoidable circumstances, various Australian industries were badly suffering from a shortage of labour. Amidst this, the agricultural industry was badly hit. Ernst &Young forecasted a labour gap of even […]
July 23, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Late last week, Indonesia, the leading producer of palm oil, shocked global consumable oil markets by announcing an immediate ban on palm oil exports. Global oilseed prices have risen even more this year. It might be huge news for Australian canola growers, who are currently benefiting from the greatest prices on record, with prices frequently […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Malaysian palm oil futures dipped on Friday, followed lower-cost competing oils, although speculators profited after the contract hit an all-time high over labour shortage concerns. At the midday break, the flagship palm oil contract FCPOc3 for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 71 ringgit, or 1.38 per cent, to 5,090 ringgit ($1,218.14) […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Despite the fact that foot-and-mouth disease is currently making news, Australian experts warn that there are other diseases that we should be on the lookout for. These are the upcoming significant threats, according to experts, some of which have already materialised. Australian biosecurity officers confirmed the presence of the mosquito-borne virus at 70 pig farms […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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As the Omicron subvariant takes hold, the number of new coronavirus cases in New South Wales has increased significantly compared to last week. On Thursday, a stark 24,803 new cases were reported in the state. A total of eight deaths have been reported. Currently, 1180 people are being treated for the virus in hospitals, with […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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Researchers are now starting to trail the effectiveness of the mouse baits. It is in collaboration with both farmers and baits suppliers. In fact, approximately three research papers were prepared and are soon to be peer-reviewed. After being approved, these papers will be published in scientific journals in an attempt to control further mouse plagues […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING? Organic farming, an agricultural system that uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Modern organic farming was developed as a response to the environmental harm caused by the use of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in conventional agriculture, and […]
November 18, 2024 • SkillHaus
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