The Crayfishers still locked out of China

The Crayfishers still locked out of China

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The Crayfishers still locked out of China

ABC

David Lipson: The slow thawing of international trade ties with China has now opened the door for the export of beef, barley and wine, but not rock lobsters. Carmelo Mendolia: The boat next to us here, he's definitely finishing next year he reckons. Jon Daly: Carmelo Mendolia says beach prices processors are offering right now can't even cover the costs of wages, fuel and bait. Jon Daly: After 47 years in the family business, Fremantle fisherman Carmelo Mendolia hopes he can hold on a bit longer. David Lipson: That's crayfisher Carmelo Mendolia, Jon Daly our reporter there.

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