New regulations targeting leafy greens, melons, and berries in New South Wales, Australia, are causing concern among small farmers like Pat Carmody. The regulations, set to come into effect in 2025, include mandatory licensing, fees for inspections, and stricter hygiene requirements. Farmers argue the regulations are disproportionate to the risks and could be financially devastating.
ABC South East NSW: James TugwellThe New South Wales Food Authority's draft Food Regulation 2025 includes more stringent rules for leafy greens, melons and berries.What's next?
But the 32-year-old fears his business, and the markets themselves, could disappear under proposed new food regulations.ABC South East NSW: James TugwellThe new rules which relate to the picking, washing, storing and transportation of produce, are due to come into effect in 2025. He said it would be "potentially fatal" to his business, because becoming compliant was too expensive.
President of Byron and Bangalow Farmers' Markets, Belinda Fortune, said she was worried about the impact the regulations could have."No one is happy about it," she said.
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