Crop losses of up to 30% for vegetable growers
He warns that some farm businesses are in jeopardy with unsustainable prices at the farm gate exacerbating difficulties.
“Growers have limped along with poor returns and survived only due to exceptional yields and recent benign winters.”
Mr Foley said growers are debating the viability of proceeding with new plantings, due to low prices and rising input costs.
He called on retailers to restore a viable profit margin for growers.
