Farmers enjoy fivefold rise in food sales as coronavirus drives more people to avoid supermarkets
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers enjoy fivefold rise in food sales as coronavirus drives more people to avoid supermarkets

ABC  

After extended periods of bushfires and drought, coronavirus was looking like yet another blow to Australia's farmers. "We've seen an 85 to 100 per cent increase in orders this month alone," Mrs Richardson said. "Most people came through the front door and bought their fresh fruit and vegetables and now we're doing a box service," Mr Rehbein said. Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest on how the pandemic is impacting the world "The increase in boxes would be about 400-500 per cent in the last couple of weeks," he said. "We will continue to identify key risks and challenges and ensure government has a whole-of-industry perspective as we work together to reduce the risks from COVID-19," Mr Mahar said.

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Farming head welcomes ‘very positive’ food summit amid ‘enormous’ inflation
1 year, 7 months ago

Farming head welcomes ‘very positive’ food summit amid ‘enormous’ inflation

The Independent  

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The tiny profit UK farmers make from the food they grow
2 years, 1 month ago

The tiny profit UK farmers make from the food they grow

The Independent  

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From pandemic and Pangong to farm protests, how Narendra Modi showed his mettle as prime minister
3 years, 2 months ago

From pandemic and Pangong to farm protests, how Narendra Modi showed his mettle as prime minister

Firstpost  

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Foodbank charity warns of big spike in demand when coronavirus stimulus ends
4 years, 6 months ago

Foodbank charity warns of big spike in demand when coronavirus stimulus ends

ABC  

While some shoppers were panic buying — piling mountains of food and grocery staples into their supermarket trolleys — Perth resident Cyndi Blake was wondering what she could do to help those who couldn't put food on the table. Key points: Demand for food relief rose 78 per cent in May, compared to pre-COVID levels A further demand spike is …

Australian food products now require proof of virus-free status before entering China
4 years, 6 months ago

Australian food products now require proof of virus-free status before entering China

ABC  

Australian producers sending food and edible agricultural products to China will now be required to sign a declaration to prove the items are free from COVID-19, following an outbreak at a Beijing market. Key points: Australian producers are now required to sign a declaration to prove items are free from COVID-19, following an outbreak at a Beijing market Agriculture Minister …

Concern mounts over food supplies
4 years, 7 months ago

Concern mounts over food supplies

China Daily  

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Concern mounts over food supplies
4 years, 7 months ago

Concern mounts over food supplies

China Daily  

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Farmers innovate to protect workers' health and food security during coronavirus crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Farmers innovate to protect workers' health and food security during coronavirus crisis

ABC  

Queensland farmers are innovating to protect their workers' health and food security amid the coronavirus crisis, initiating their own health plans to ensure the safety of their communities and crops. Coordination officers announced across state Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner praised producers for taking the step of implementing their own plans to protect themselves and businesses against COVID-19. " Community …

Covid-19 could threaten global food supply, UN warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 could threaten global food supply, UN warns

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — As the novel coronavirus pandemic shuts down businesses globally and sends countries into lockdown, the disruptions are threatening to cut off supply chains and increase food insecurity. “But a protracted pandemic crisis could quickly put a strain on the food supply chains, a complex web of interactions involving farmers, agricultural inputs, processing plants, shipping, retailers and …

Farmers are among the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers are among the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

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World risks food crisis in wake of coronavirus, officials warn
4 years, 9 months ago

World risks food crisis in wake of coronavirus, officials warn

Al Jazeera  

Governments must ensure free trade especially to avoid further slowdowns in food-supply chains, WTO, WHO, UN say. As governments around the world are trying to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus by putting their populations in lockdown, international trade and food supply chains suffered a severe slowdown. “Uncertainty about food availability can spark a wave of export restrictions, creating …

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected
4 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected

Live Mint  

The covid-19 pandemic is probably the biggest threat to health that people across the globe are facing. The Food and Agriculture Organization food price index, which records monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 180.5 points in February, 1% lower than in January. This is bad news for the Indian farmers when wheat production in the …

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected
4 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Farmers may not be infected but are certainly affected

Live Mint  

The Covid-19 pandemic is probably the biggest threat to health that people across the globe are facing. The Food and Agriculture Organization food price index, which records monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 180.5 points in February, 1% lower than in January. This is bad news for the Indian farmers when wheat production in the …

Coronavirus: Food rationing must be introduced immediately, experts warn government
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Food rationing must be introduced immediately, experts warn government

The Independent  

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Farmers call for calm amid unprecedented coronavirus supermarket panic buying
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers call for calm amid unprecedented coronavirus supermarket panic buying

ABC  

Australia won't run out of things to eat and drink, and shoppers have no reason to panic, according to food growers and manufacturers. Key points: Farmers launch a marketing campaign reminding Australians there won't be a food shortage The farm lobby will tell people "Aussie farmers have your back" The Prime Minister has urged people to stop panic buying and …

'Essential' farmers' markets free of coronavirus crowd bans, Health Department confirms
4 years, 9 months ago

'Essential' farmers' markets free of coronavirus crowd bans, Health Department confirms

ABC  

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Supermarkets to share staff and delivery vans under Government plans to relax competition laws during coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Supermarkets to share staff and delivery vans under Government plans to relax competition laws during coronavirus outbreak

The Telegraph  

The organisation is urging the Department for Transport to temporarily waive MOT requirements during the crisis, with Government sources indicating that a relaxation could be in the pipeline to help those supplying food to supermarkets. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Ms Villiers warned that as more people are forced to stay at home the demand for home deliveries would surge, …

Farmers warn harvests could be lost if coronavirus lockdown means they lose workers to pick produce
4 years, 9 months ago

Farmers warn harvests could be lost if coronavirus lockdown means they lose workers to pick produce

Daily Mail  

Farmers have warned that fruit and vegetable harvests may be lost due to a shortage of staff due to a coronavirus lockdown. Australian growers rely on a steady influx of foreign workers to pick produce, but travel bans and self-isolating measures may cause them to lose crops through not having enough hands to collect them. 'There are people overseas making …

Coronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus is causing panic buying, but what does that mean for Australia's food security?

ABC  

Empty supermarket shelves have become a common sight in the past few weeks, since coronavirus sparked widespread panic buying. Key points: Coronavirus has led to temporary shortages of some products in supermarkets But retail and agricultural experts say Australia has plenty of food to go around Rationing was introduced during World War II, but is extremely unlikely to be repeated …

Coronavirus pandemic driving strong demand for local fruit and vegetables
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic driving strong demand for local fruit and vegetables

ABC  

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