AU: More oppostition to pineapple imports
Malaysia has had problems with pests affecting pineapples in the past.
"My concern, and the concern of the Minister for Agriculture, is that Australia has similar climatic conditions to Malaysia and we grow many of the same pineapple varieties," Mr Cripps said.
"This decision means the devastating issues faced by the pineapple industry in Malaysia could be replicated here.
"I am extremely concerned about the fortunes of pineapple growers in the Rollingstone and Bilyana area, who would struggle if the pests and diseases from Malaysia gained a foothold in North Queensland."
Source: farmonline.com.au
