Earlier this month Queensland fruit and vegetable growers were dealing with the consequences of a glut. The bumper season had flooded the market with high quality produce but was delivering minimal return for growers.
However, recent weather events in the Wide Bay and North Burnett growing regions have turned the situation on its head and many Queensland vegetable crops are in short supply.
The sudden turn-around highlights the volatility of the fruit and vegetable business with growers at the mercy of a supply and demand driven marketplace.
Weather events have an enormous impact on the supply of fruit and vegetables, reinforcing the need to remain vigilant about ‘food security’ in an unpredictable climate.
Source: northqueenslandregister.com.au
