Mr Wolthers said imports of cheaper processed potatoes had risen from 10,000 tonnes in 2002 to a decade-high of 130,000 tonnes at the end of 2012. At the same time, Australia has one of the highest raw material costs in the world, which is unsustainable in the long term, he said. Cheaper potato imports are seriously threatening the future of the processing industry in Australia, and will place further cost pressures on Australia’s growers. Major food industry companies in Australia would welcome any Federal and State Government support to address the structural issues in order for the potato industry to be more competitive. If we want Australian food then we have to support the farmers. There is more than $$$$ involved in what we eat! Local fresh markets - processing is a concern as we loose our connection with our food. International Year of Family Farmer 2014 weeklytimesnow.au/article/2013/10/16/586273_business-news.html
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:23:37 +0000
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