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Tasmania’s weather-sensitive $70 million cherry harvest is underway, and growers are optimistic about an abundant crop. Fruit Growers Tasmania chief executive Peter Cornish said it looks like a good cherry season with plenty of fruit. “Early cherries have been good for the domestic market, but for the vast majority of this year’s crop, about 60 per cent of it goes to export and comes on a little bit later,” Mr Cornish said. IN OTHER NEWS: “The bulk of our cherries get harvested from now to the middle of February, but overall, things look pretty good for the crop.” Tassie cherry growers export into Asian countries for the widespread Lunar New Year celebrations, with the industry still feeling positive despite Australia’s trade tensions with China. Lunar New Year celebrations happen, this year from February 11 until February 26. “Last year, our biggest…