Omicron causes hiccups for small producers

Andrew Miller
Updated February 2 2022 - 12:37pm, first published January 25 2022 - 1:00pm
SMALL PRODUCERS: Miramonte Farm, Strathbogie, co-owner Sue Jones is one of a number of small producers who have had difficulty in getting stock processed.
SMALL PRODUCERS: Miramonte Farm, Strathbogie, co-owner Sue Jones is one of a number of small producers who have had difficulty in getting stock processed.

For small livestock producers, who supply farmer's markets or use direct sales methods, the latest coronavirus wave has set back sales, at a time when they were poised to take advantage of supply shortages.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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