Blueberry growers fight for water on wettest part of the coast

By Jamie Brown
January 15 2020 - 10:00am
Blueberry growers on alternative water supply have had a reasonable season at Coffs Harbour, as seen with this fruit irrigated from recycled town water. However, those relying on rain have been punished by this record drought.
Blueberry growers on alternative water supply have had a reasonable season at Coffs Harbour, as seen with this fruit irrigated from recycled town water. However, those relying on rain have been punished by this record drought.

Worst affected blueberry growers near Coffs Harbour, in the wettest part of the state, have cut their production bushes to the ground in a bid to save them from drought stress.

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