THE state’s peak farming body is asking shoppers to check the label and choose Australian-grown food where they can this Christmas.
NSW Farmers’ vice president Rebecca Reardon said supporting Aussie farming families this festive season was a simple way to help spread the Christmas cheer.
“Aussie grown products will typically have a green and gold kangaroo, or country-of-origin label on them, so we encourage you to buy Australian where you can,” Mrs Reardon said.
“Shopping for what’s in season here in Australia is also a great idea, as this produce is super fresh and budget friendly to boot.”
As Aussie farmers continued to grapple with climate extremes and land use conflicts, Mrs Reardon said choosing home grown produce for your Christmas shop was a great way to support the farmers who feed the nation.
“Farmers are facing threats to their land and water on multiple fronts, from inappropriate renewable energy developments to the huge expansion of national parks and threats from the Narrabri Gas Project,” Mrs Reardon said.
“Severe floods along our coast earlier this year and the continuing drought in the south and west of the state has also placed real pressure on our farming families.
“Whether it’s a pork roast, a few cherries on the table or even the cream on top of your pavlova, choosing Aussie produce when you can is choosing to support the families that work so hard to keep fresh food on our tables – and our farmers will thank you for it.”
