ISHS Acta Horticulturae 55: IV Symposium on Horticultural Economics
ASPECTS OF MARKETING HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE IN AUSTRALIA |
| Author: | B. Beattie |
| Abstract:
There are four major factors under which marketing systems for horticultural produce have operated in Australia for many years. Firstly, all types of fruit and vegetables are grown in Australia, as are most other foodstuffs. This has resulted in the domestic market being satisfied for virtually all produce. Secondly, there is little horticultural produce imported into Australia. This has arisen partly from consumption being satisfied and partly because of the severe quarantine restrictions placed on entry of plant material from overseas countries. Thirdly, Australia has historically been a large exporter of foodstuffs. Exports of horticultural origin account for a small, compared to exports of products such as wool, wheat and meat, but an important source of income. The fourth major factor is the Federal system under wich the country operates, of state governments and a federal government. Each government has more or less similar legislation regarding marketing of produce, but there are differences. The major problem in this context is caused by the regulations of Section 92 of the Australian constitution which provides for free trade in all goods between the states, but problems are caused in interpretation of its meaning. With horticulture, marketing systems can be conveniently divided into two categories; firstly the free market situation, usually fresh fruit marketing, and secondly the administered market situation, usually processed fruit marketing. About one third of all fruit grown in Australia is sold by the producer under an administered marketing scheme. | |
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