Tully Banana growers remember Cyclone Yasi 10 years on

Ben Harden
Updated February 4 2021 - 1:19pm, first published 12:00pm
More than 90 per cent of banana crops in the Tully and Innisfail regions were wiped out, while Kennedy suffered 100 per cent loss. Picture: ABGC
More than 90 per cent of banana crops in the Tully and Innisfail regions were wiped out, while Kennedy suffered 100 per cent loss. Picture: ABGC

In 2011, bananas suddenly became a luxury fruit when Cyclone Yasi destroyed more than 80 per cent of Australia's banana industry.

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Ben Harden

Ben Harden

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Queensland Country Life reporter based in Toowoomba. I over all things livestock and agriculture in central and southern Queensland. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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