Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleAs many NSW farmers pick up the pieces after devastating floods, the state's seafood industry is enjoying a break in the weather and working hard to get it's produce on the Christmas menu before another downpour.It's hoped a good Christmas will make up for a year that has seen rivers closed and trawlers unable to go to sea
Grower Paul Wilson said the latest 21-day mandatory shutdown as a result of a sewerage overflow was lifted in mid-November.Paul Wilson says late rain meant they missed out on the last two Christmases. Oyster growers around the state have suffered losses over two years thanks to wet weather, but Mr Wilson hopes the prices will "stay within reason so everyone can enjoy oysters this year"."Apart from the mortality we've had, which has been consistent … we've also had lack of growth because oysters can't grow in freshwater," he said."We lost 70 per cent of that — we just basically threw it away," Mr Wilson said.
oysters get the fattest when they grow in seawater heavy in sewage. Just FYI.
Sydney rocks are pretty good but some of the pacific oysters are quite nice with a dash of home-made seafood sauce.
Can't afford it. Eating carrots and canned tuna everyday.
color me amazed, a positive Xmas story from the abc see it wasn't so hard was it? tolerance eh, abc, even of a religion you hate
Congratulations ABC a positive story 👍
Too many unknowns with oysters. What the hell have they been filtering. If you want potential gastro over Christmas eat them. We're sticking with poultry.
This article is going to be the kiss of death for Christmas oysters 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣