Australian flower industry booms during COVID pandemic as consumers opt for locally grown

Source: ABC Rural / By Annie Brown

7 January, 2023.

The rise of flower farming has spread right across Australia and the peak body for flower growers said the local industry was the strongest it had ever been.

Flower Industry Australia director Sal Rosso said the industry had improved through the pandemic.

"The flower industry went through a fabulous time during COVID," Mr Russo said.

"Australians locked up at home took the opportunity of ordering flowers online and florists were particularly busy during that time."

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