AU: Parliamentary representatives voice concern over potato imports
Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie and Victorian Nationals Member for Western Victoria David O’Brien MLC voiced their concerns over the issue.
"The Government needs to intervene on this important issue to ensure the future of the 600 million dollar potato industry be put at risk," said Senator McKenzie.
"Ballarat is a major potato growing area for Victoria and is a backbone to the local economy. If the Psyllid gets out into the Australian ecosystem Ballarat will be one of the areas that will feel it the most," said Mr O’Brien.
So far neither the Prime Minister, Agriculture Minister nor the Trade Minister have responded to Ausveg’s requests for their views on the issue.
Source: sl.farmonline.com.au
