The Road to Business Diversification

For some growers, a single variety of a single crop is enough – enough income, enough effort, enough risk! Some others, like SSS Strawberries and Tinaberries based in the Bundaberg area of Queensland, have taken the road less travelled and diversified their operations significantly. While both operations are quite different in scale and approach, what they share is an ongoing commitment to reducing waste, and building resilience in the face of adversity.

For some growers, a single variety of a single crop is enough – enough income, enough effort, enough risk! Some others, like SSS Strawberries and Tinaberries, have taken the road less travelled and diversified their operations significantly. While both operations are quite different in scale and approach, what they share is an ongoing commitment to reducing waste, and building resilience in the face of adversity.

File Type: pdf
Categories: Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Strawberry, Summer 23
Tags: Bundaberg, diversification, Farm Gate Sales, Food waste, PYO, Queensland
Author: Wendy Morris
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