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As the cost of living rises, old-school bartering makes a comeback
Key takeaways
- Comboyne resident Colin Amos would like to see other communities introduce a crop swap.
- The Comboyne Farm Store has been hosting regular crop swaps since March, when conflict in the Middle East saw fuel prices skyrocket.
- Alastair Mc Laren started the Comboyne crop swap amid rising fuel prices.
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Comboyne resident Colin Amos would like to see other communities introduce a crop swap. (ABC Mid North Coast: Lauren Bohane)
Link copied Share Share article On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Comboyne, on the NSW Mid North Coast, residents are carrying armfuls of fruit and vegetables home from a market without a single cent changing hands.
The Comboyne Farm Store has been hosting regular crop swaps since March, when conflict in the Middle East saw fuel prices skyrocket.
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