date:Aug 02, 2012
ralia 2011 statistics, compiled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), show that imports of processed fruit and vegetable products between 2009/10 to 2011/12 rose by as much as $119 million, which DFAT has partly attributed to the high Australian dollar.
The Australian vegetable industry is now more than ever facing fierce competition from overseas markets and the pressure is mounting on growers to reduce their costs and operate on even slimmer profit margins, said Mr Mulcahy.
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