Airdate: Fightback Farmers: Feeding Australia Together

11 June 2021

A documentary special showcasing Australian co-operative farmers and fishers screens next week on ABC.

Fightback Farmers: Feeding Australia Together follows co-operative farmers and fishers as they face the triumphs and tragedies of trying to stay on the land and keep operating through trade disruptions, climate disasters and even complete industry restructuring.

Business council of Co-operatives and Mutuals CEO Melina Morrison said: “We are thrilled the public broadcaster is screening such an important and heart-warming documentary about co-operative farming. The ABC is committed to telling interesting stories about everyday Australians and we are expecting viewers to enjoy and appreciate Fightback Farmers: Feeding Australia Together.

Read the full article in TV Tonight, 11 June 2021

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