Prawn farmers in South East Queensland impacted by White Spot Disease are hopeful of returning to production later this year.

The exotic disease was first identified in the Logan River in December 2016, with 7 farms placed into quarantine until May.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Gold Coast Tiger Prawns Executive Director Nick Moore.

Prawn farmers in South East Queensland impacted by White Spot Disease are hopeful of returning to production later this year.
The exotic disease was first identified in the Logan River in December 2016, with 7 farms placed into quarantine until May.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Gold Coast Tiger Prawns Executive Director Nick Moore.

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