Innovating Agriculture: Fresh Approaches to Farming Produce

Innovative techniques and practices are employed in fruit and vegetable farming to improve efficiency, maximise yields, enhance quality, and promote sustainable agriculture. Innovation has always been a driving force behind the progress of agriculture, enabling us to feed an ever-growing global population. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), states that Australian agricultural innovation […]
10 Easy Tips to Reduce Food Waste in the Kitchen

Us Aussies love our food! Whether it’s a Parmi at a pub on a hot summer’s day or some tasty seafood at Christmas, we love it all. So, how can we waste 7.6 million tonnes of it each year (FIAL, 2020)? Especially when 70% of it is perfectly edible (FIAL, 2020). Excessive food waste harms […]
Is Germany’s Waste Management Strategy the New Future?

Waste management and recycling play a vital role in reducing global warming and the effects of climate change. Recycling materials so they can be reused and repurposed minimises the need for extra raw materials and keeps waste out of landfills, reducing the number of greenhouse gases produced. A vicious cycle is created when waste is […]
Are Aussies Eating Enough Fruit and Veg?

Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstones of any good diet. They are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals that help protect our bodies from diseases such as cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. So why are only 6.1% of adults eating the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables? (National Health Survey, 2020-2021) It’s often […]