QLD tomato crop destroyed by poisoner
July 6, 2010

Millions of Truss tomato seedlings have been poisoned with herbicide at a hydroponics farm and plant nursery in Bowen in Northern Queensland. The sabotage is likely to have nationwide consequences for tomato prices, with the region growing 80% of the nation’s September tomatoes. Queensland Health says tomatoes from the property have been tested, and are safe for consumption with no residue of herbicide detected, and that testing will continue. Police are investigating the incident, the costs... ...Read more »