Queensland pineapple growers warn import plan could wipe out $80m industry
Queensland pineapple farmers say their $80 million industry could be ruined if the Federal Government lets India and Indonesia export fresh fruit here.
Queensland pineapple growers say their $80 million industry could be wiped out if a Federal Government proposal to allow imports of foreign fruit goes ahead.
India and Indonesia are both seeking access to the Australian market. Growers argue that allowing their produce in could trigger a biosecurity disaster for the local industry.
The source report gives no further detail on the proposal's status, any decision timeline, or the specific pests or diseases growers are worried about.
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Key questions
- How much is Queensland's pineapple industry worth?
- Growers put the value of the Queensland pineapple industry at $80 million.
- Which countries want to export pineapples to Australia?
- India and Indonesia are seeking access to the Australian market for their fruit.
- Why are growers opposed to the import plan?
- They say accepting foreign produce could cause a biosecurity disaster that could wipe out the local industry.