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4 October 2026

Small farmers at mercy of supermarket giants, seller says

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Small farmers at mercy of supermarket giants, seller says

A small-scale banana farmer who has had his agreement with Coles ended due to the supermarket giant simplifying its supply chain says the move signals the end of small-scale farms across the country.

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