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Asparagus Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Costs and Low Prices

Ed Fagan’s family began cultivating asparagus near Cowra, in central-west New South Wales, back in the 1950s. Now, more than 70 years later, soaring labour costs and relentless price pressures from major supermarket chains have forced Mr Fagan to abandon his asparagus crops, redirecting his focus to other vegetables instead. “Asparagus has been a cornerstone […]

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