National response to strawberry crisis
The federal government has announced tougher prison sentences and new laws to deal with anyone found sabotaging food as a result of the strawberry scare.
The Commonwealth has also matched the Queensland government’s $1 million to better protect the supply chain and promote the fruit.
Queensland Strawberry Growers Association vice-president Adrian Schultz tells Mark the money is welcome but struggling farmers need help right now.
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