This Saturday August 7, The Sydney Morning Herald Growers’ Market will feature SBS TV’s Gourmet Farmer, chef and author Matthew Evans. Evans will be on stage at 8.30am and 9.30am to present cooking demonstrations inspired by market produce. He’ll be joined by the Crave Sydney International Food Festival director, Joanna Savill. Signed copies of his latest book, The Real Food Companion, will be on sale too. The monthly Growers’ Market is a chance to sample fresh, seasonal produce... ...Read more »

Australian truffle production could grow by as much as 10 times its current level by 2013, but market development and further research will be needed to ensure the industry has a long-term future.These are some of the conclusions of a stocktake of the industry to be presented this weekend by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) at a meeting of the Australian Truffle Growers Association in Victoria. The research established that production is likely to grow from 800 kg... ...Read more »