The West Australian grain production industry is experiencing a once-in-a-generation harvest with many growers enjoying the trinity of good yields, quality and prices.Key points:WA is expecting a record harvest of 21 million tonnes of grain worth $8 billionSome growers are harvesting yields that equate to two seasons worth of grain in one yearPrices are strong…
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It’s no secret that Australians appreciate a good avocado smash, but has the supply of the brunch staple finally outstripped demand? Key points:Avocado harvests expected to hit record 120,000 tonnesAvocado production has increased by 200 per cent over the last decadeAs avocado prices drop, farmers look for export oppurtunities Over the past 10 years, Australia’s demand for…
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Farmstays on the New South Wales north coast have been busy taking bookings after news the lockdown for the region is lifting tomorrow.Key points:Tweed farmstay lost 95 per cent of business with the Queensland border closureBellingen business helped ease local housing crisisCaravan park operators report phones ringing “off the hook”Kirsty Perry, manager of the Hosanna…