Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
Low temperatures at start of June lead to gaps on supermarket shelves, but growers expect volumes to match rising demand for Wimbledon fortnight
Supermarket expects to sell 5.3m of the Perth supplier’s fruit in the coming weeks
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
Gómez steered the company through some of its toughest times during his three-year tenure
Reduced acreage and output have led to significantly better returns for the region’s growers this season
The first locally produced blueberries of the season are available from Belgian cooperative BelOrta, with volumes set to be available until mid-September
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit