Queenslanders have been urged to support local farmers at their Christmas dinner tables this year, spreading some much-needed Christmas cheer to the State’s producers.
Leading the charge to buy local, the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Rural Communities, Mark Furner assured the public the producers had some great-tasting Queensland produce waiting to appear on Christmas dinner tables.
“This year, as we unite and recover from the pandemic, it has never been more important to support Queensland’s farmers,” Mr Furner said.
“The pandemic has placed pressure on our hard-working producers so, when planning your Christmas menu, make sure it features the best fresh food that money can buy,” he said.
“I urge all Queenslanders to give our farmers a welcome boost by tucking into locally produced food.”
Mr Furner said the State’s producers delivered top quality produce that suited the festive season and the Queensland lifestyle.
“Christmas lunch and dinner in Queensland would not be the same without favourites including ham from the South Burnett, wild caught prawns from Mooloolaba, farmed barramundi from Innisfail, and mangoes from North Queensland,” Mr Furner said.
“Why not enjoy that food with fabulous Queensland wines from the Granite Belt or a thirst-quenching Queensland craft beer.
“We have an abundance of tasty, locally produced food options from right across Queensland to make everyone’s festive season a truly great occasion.”
Mr Furner said supporting farmers by buying their produce was an investment in the future of Queensland.
“Every time you buy Queensland produce you are keeping money in the Queensland economy and you are supporting Queensland jobs,” he said.
“Don’t forget to share the magic of a home-grown Christmas feast on social media with #eatqld,” the Minister said.
