Queensland strawberry farm gate forecast of $148 million after needle contamination

Victoria Nugent
Updated April 3 2019 - 10:17am, first published April 2 2019 - 2:09pm
The government is urging the public to buy Queensland strawberries this winter.
The government is urging the public to buy Queensland strawberries this winter.

The strawberry industry has taken a $12 million hit after last year's contamination scandal, but is starting to recover, Agriculture Minister Mark Furner has said. 

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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