AU: Sunraysia citrus pickers forced to slow down
Growers say fruit is sweet and of good quality, but packers are already asking them to stop or slow picking because the market is oversupplied.
Mary Cannard, from the Murray Valley Citrus Board, says it's the earliest she's seen packers ask growers to hold back on early season navels and mandarins.
"We had a dreadful season last season with prices, so growers were looking forward to a new season and maybe some better prices," she said.
"But the market has absolutely crashed for citrus and we are probably going to be in the same situation this year, unless we can moderate the supply of fruit into the market."
Source: www.abc.net.au