AU ginger industry expected to grow by 50% in next 5 years
The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation ginger 2017-2022 report found yields were forecast to rise from 8000 tonnes last year to 12,000 tonnes by 2021.
It said improved farm management, including breakthroughs in pest and disease control, was a factor that could boost production.
“Production is focused on the fresh domestic market and a combination of favourable growing conditions and improved biosecurity and management practices have increased yield and quality and placed pressure on grower returns,” the report said.
“The outlook for Australian processed ginger products such as ginger beverages is positive … globally consumers are moving towards healthy eating lifestyles and ginger is well placed to capitalise on this trend.”
source: weeklytimesnow.com.au
