End of lockdowns hoped to finish smashing of avocados

The head of Australia’s avocado industry is hoping the re-opening of cafes in Melbourne and Sydney after months of lockdown will help end the current glut.

Perfect seasonal conditions have seen a bumper crop, but demand hasn’t been able to match supply leaving farmers to leave fruit to rot.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Avocados Australia Chief Executive John Tyas.

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