The state s thriving oyster industry has entirely washed out to sea in recent floods, leaving devastated oyster farmers counting the costs and consumers facing sky-high prices at the dinner table. The industry has been battered over the past 18 months, first by bushfires, then COVID restaurant closures and floods, and growers warn it could take years for farms to recover. Frank Theodorou and Chanel Alafaci from GetFish. Picture: Tim Hunter NSW Farmers oyster chair Todd Graham said the impact of the floods on the industry was statewide and current indications do not look good . As of last Friday, oyster farmers have reported $17 million in lost stock and damage to farm equipment and sheds, but not all oyster farmers have been able to assess losses yet, Mr Graham said.
Oyster shortages as floods wipe out $17m stock
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Oyster shortages as floods wipe out $17m stock
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