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Dump site decision hypocritical, say growers
11 Jun 2004
Sunraysia growers say the Victorian Government's decision to site a toxic dump in the district is hypocritical, given that the state Department of Primary Industries has just recently helped the region introduce an environmental code of best practice.
Murray Valley Winegrowers' CEO Mike Stone said wineries are assessing whether the new environmental code would have any significance if the dump were built. The code states growers should adopt it to "ensure access to desirable markets, in particular those with high environmental standards". The code is a first for the dried fruit, table and wine grape industries.
Growers fear that locating the dump at Nowingi will damage the region's reputation overseas.
Weekly Times, 9/6/04, page 23.
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