Farming / Weather

Flood damaged crops: costs and contamination

09:35 am on 1 February 2023

Onions growing in a Pukekohe field in South Auckland were swept out near a road after a severe thunderstorm hit the region. Photo: Supplied / Stan Clark

There are warnings fresh vegetables could be pricey, contaminated and poor quality following flood-damage.  Green leafy vegetables, onions, garlic and pumpkins have been ruined in the Auckland floods.  Piles of onions have been washed onto the roads.  Kathryn speaks with Pukekohe Vegetable Growers' Association President Kirit Makan and United Fresh NZ technical advisory group's Anne Marie Arts.

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