The Fresh Tomato Biosecurity Readiness and Response Levy commences on 3rd February 2020.
For growers this means that a biosecurity levy of 0.10% (10 cents per $100) is collected at the first point of sale on fresh tomatoes by collection agents (wholesaler or retailer).
The biosecurity levy is used to cover biosecurity responses. More information is available by downloading this fact sheet.
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