Queensland avocado farmers are struggling to deal with rising shipping and labour costs.

Thousands of the fruits are being thrown away because it's cheaper than sending them to stores where prices have plummeted.

Rural Reporter Rhiannon Soliman-Marron caught up with Avocado Farmer Jim Kochi to hear more about the issues being faced.

Queensland avocado farmers are struggling to deal with rising shipping and labour costs.
Thousands of the fruits are being thrown away because it's cheaper than sending them to stores where prices have plummeted.
Rural Reporter Rhiannon Soliman-Marron caught up with Avocado Farmer Jim Kochi to hear more about the issues being faced.

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