Opinion

Electricity price increases will see Queensland ag power down

By Allan Dingle, Queensland Farmers' Federation President
Updated May 12 2021 - 9:41am, first published 9:34am
Electricity price increases will see Queensland ag power down
Electricity price increases will see Queensland ag power down

Australia has gone from having a competitive advantage in energy costs to being one of the most expensive countries in the world. As a result, many irrigated and intensified farm businesses are losing their ability to compete globally, risking significant job losses and lower levels of production.

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