- The National Union of Workers are taking Covino Vegetable farms to court for underpaying their migrant labour, in a move that will likely be repeated if the case is successful.
- The Australian Tax Office has uploaded worker registration forms to help farmers who want to hire backpackers and says further assistance will help clear up the confusion.
- Grain yields have been better than expected, pushing the total agricultural production up to a forecasted $60 million for 2016-2017.
- Analysts suggest that food exporters need to invest in refrigerated transport systems into Asia that will keep produce cool and keep consumers buying our exports.
- Canola harvests have had a such a strong year that many are already considering a supply deficit in 2017 that will see the market stay strong.
- Heavy rains in Western Australia have disrupted farmers, helping some crops and devastating others.
- Continued demand for lamb meet, combined with a drop in supply, are likely going to push the price of lamb upwards in 2017.
- There is predicted to be a large excess of medical practitioners in Australia in coming years, despite rural areas still experiencing a shortage. Experts suggest more government resources should be aimed at supporting doctors that choose to work in rural areas.
- Shares in Bellamy’s Organic (food & beverage) have dropped 40% after Chinese regulation changes have damaged their ability to sell to the Chinese market.
- A bumper season for Victorian crops is requiring all hands on deck, and is drawing more women into the process of harvesting.
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