Tasmanian berry farmers have planted roots in the Bundaberg Region, opening a second farm in Avondale to grow predominantly blackberries as well as raspberries and strawberries.
When Annie Attard isn't helping out on the family farm, the proud Bundaberg woman is forging her own path as vice-president for Women in Sugar and Director at Bundaberg Sugar Services and Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Following requests from local farmers, Bundaberg Regional Council has made a water allocation, which is surplus to the community’s needs, available for temporary transfer through sale by auction.