A deadly oyster disease that was first detected in Port Stephens a year ago, has now returned and threatens to put several growers out of business.Some growers have lost all of their stock and the parasite is spreadingQX disease is not harmful to humans, but the parasite infects Sydney Rock oysters, causing them to lose condition and die during winter.
He said the outbreak, on the back of months of rain that has prevented harvesting, would see some growers lose everything."It's very traumatic, some of those guys are smaller businesses with less resilience, or less resources to get through something like this," he said. Mr Burgoyne said he was determined to get his business through the outbreak, but his losses are significant."So we've so far lost about half a million dollars for us in our juveniles, and that includes some that were ready for harvest.""They're looking at two to three years trying to get back something that is ready to sell."Growers need support: MP
Ms Washington confirmed several growers have already applied for grant assistance from the state government.
Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)
I've heard that primary producers in Australia, have way more strict regulations than most imported produce. If so, isn't it high time the QC & quarantine regulations are reviewed?
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