Grape growers vie for mandatory code to ensure profits for farmers

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Grape growers have made an emotional plea for the establishment of a mandatory industry code to ensure the 45-billion-dollar industry stays viable. Growers have told a senate committee this season is shaping up as another nightmare, and they’re accusing wine companies of collusion and anti-competitive behaviour. Increasing numbers of farmers are walking away from the industry after being offered prices hundreds of dollars per tonne below the cost of production.