date:Sep 15, 2012
raying will cost in the region of $100 per ha, but the increased cost comes at a bad time. The profitability of orchards have dropped an average of 33% (based on prime performing orchards), in one year. This means that the best orchards were able to generate pre tax profits of $66,000 per ha in 2011, but only $44,000 per ha this year.
There is some good news, however, despite reduced quantities of Hort 16A, prices are good this year, as is quality. Simon Limmer, grower and government relations