Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Australia: New levy for pineapple growers

July 1, 2009 - abc.news.net.au

As of today, pineapple growers across the nation will be paying a new levy.Last year, growers voted for the levy which is $2 per tonne for pineapples heading straight to the processor and $5 per tonne for those sold on the fresh market. Doug Christensen from a Brisbane market wholesaler says the money will be primarily spent on research and ... read more...