FACTSHEET: Organic strawberries A small slice of Australia’s billion dollar organics industry

Organic strawberries are a high value specialty crop, and with the ever-increasing rate of production of conventionally grown strawberries in Australia, many smaller growers may be looking at organics as an opportunity for alternative market access. But is it as profitable as we think, and what are the challenges involved in growing a soft fruit like strawberries with soft control measures?