Fresh produce could rise as much as 50 per cent. 9News
But as there are so many growers nationwide, they should be able to mitigate some of the price rises, Mr Lindhe added.However, he urged shoppers not to turn their backs on growers in the meantime.
"Continue to buy local and support farmers and it has the knock on effect of supporting regional communities," Agricultural Minister Bridget McKenzie told Today the responsibility now falls on the big supermarkets to back the 19,000 farmers in bushfire-hit areas.
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