Riverina citrus' added burden with a hike in export costs

By Jacinta Dickins
Updated November 4 2019 - 10:31am, first published 9:07am
BURDENED: Coupled with the drought and high water prices, citrus grower Vito Mancini labeled the export tax hike as "disturbing" and fears for the future of the industry in the Riverina. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins.
BURDENED: Coupled with the drought and high water prices, citrus grower Vito Mancini labeled the export tax hike as "disturbing" and fears for the future of the industry in the Riverina. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins.

In what should be a time for citrus export in the MIA to capitalise on Chinese market demand, growers in the area have been dealt a "disheartening" blow.

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