Troy Qualischefski, owner and manager of Qualipac, a major supplier of vegetables to the domestic and international markets, said the region’s farmers had had a tough run with drought and floods and while not looking for a hand-out, believed government investment in water security infrastructure was vital in maintaining local food supply.
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