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Herb demand surge, high autumn rainfall brings ‘positive outlook’ for central Queensland grower
Huge demand for herbs during the pandemic — combined with the highest rainfall on his property in four years — has left central Queensland farmer Richard Fairley in good spirits after a “bone-dry” start to last year’s winter planting season.
Key points:
- The consumption of herbs, seasonings and stocks was up more than 80 per cent last March, according to the ABS
- Both major supermarkets have reported increases in fresh and pre-packed herb sales
- The Biloela grower says recent rainfall is the most he’s had in four years
Australians’ consumption of herbs, seasonings, and stocks skyrocketed by 82 per cent in March 2020 compared to the same time the year before, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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