Riverland stonefruit industry at "fork in the road"

By Quinton McCallum
Updated November 14 2019 - 12:49pm, first published October 28 2019 - 1:00pm
DECISION TIME: Waikerie stonefruit grower Kris Werner is considering downsizing or leasing out his water entitlement rather than growing, as the industry continues to be hit by reduced water allocations and prolonged drought.
DECISION TIME: Waikerie stonefruit grower Kris Werner is considering downsizing or leasing out his water entitlement rather than growing, as the industry continues to be hit by reduced water allocations and prolonged drought.

A SERIES of challenges in the form of high temporary water prices, reduced water allocations and prolonged drought have brought the Riverland stonefruit industry to its knees.

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