March 4, 2026 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
After months of dry conditions across much of Victoria and parts of southern New South Wales and South Australia, late-February and early-March rainfall delivered a dramatic change in seasonal conditions for many farming regions. For some growers, the rain marked the first meaningful break in up to seven months, bringing renewed optimism for the upcoming […]
March 4, 2026 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
December 10, 2025 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
December 10, 2025 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a greater focus on, and intake of, fresh vegetables, vegetable growers have not profited from the trend. In fact, growing input prices over the same time period have added to the sector’s financial challenges. Despite record increases in farm input costs, vegetable and potato prices are currently steady over […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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Thomas Foods International is investing in a major processing unit to beat the time on potato shelf life. As part of extensive upgrades to its Penfield Gardens-based manufacturing plant, the firm, which is one of Australia’s leading food processors, has built a world-first Spectrim potato grading line. A 12-lane Compac sorter with Spectrim grading technology, […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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Who will be responsible for the rising costs? That is the question on everyone’s mind in the greenhouse vegetable industry. No one had an answer at the start of the current season, but growers appear to be stuck with it for the time being. It is undeniable that this condition will not persist long. Will […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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In the Netherlands, Purple Pride just debuted an eggplant shawarma. Growers United, a growers’ organisation dedicated to eggplant farming, hopes to use this brand to capitalise on the growing popularity of vegan products while also marketing eggplant as a convenient food. “In 2017, one out of every five individuals in the Netherlands ate eggplant; now […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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The mushrooms at Illawarra’s Bulli Woolworths, like those at other supermarkets, are grown for consistency and shelf life, and may travel considerable distances – even from overseas – before reaching tables. However, across the street, behind the artist studios in the old Molloy Timbermill, there are blooms of strange and delicious oyster and shiitake mushrooms […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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The current status of sweet corn growing in France is reported by Nicolas Montepagano, branch manager of A.G.P.M. France is a European leader, as the second largest producer of sweet corn for manufacture and tied for first in canned corn output. However, with more than 80% of production being exported, the country’s consumption levels remain […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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While major food chains may be feeling the squeeze, Pialligo Estate growers are thriving with availability as they believe that the future will revolve entirely around growing locally. Only 15 minutes from Canberra city, executive chef Mark Glenn and head gardener Peter Anderson manage a 56-acre farm. They stated the secret is to be adaptable […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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Following the impact of floods and cold weather on their supply in south east Queensland, supermarket behemoth Coles is collaborating with its fresh produce suppliers to offer a temporary alternative for customers seeking to buy iceberg lettuces. Customers in South East Queensland will be able to get two smaller lettuces for the same price as […]
June 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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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 […]
January 24, 2024 • ALL SEASONS WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA
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