Big wet highlights food security vulnerability

By Pat Hannan, Growcom Ceo
Updated October 24 2017 - 12:36pm, first published 11:43am

Earlier this month Queensland fruit and vegetable growers were dealing with the consequences of a glut. The bumper season had flooded the market with high quality produce but was delivering minimal return for growers. However, recent weather events in the Wide Bay and North Burnett growing regions have turned the situation on its head and many Queensland vegetable crops are in short supply.

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