Queensland irrigators are facing water price hikes of up to 50 percent in some regions, as part of a recommendation from the state's competition authority.

Canegrowers is leading a campaign, calling for the the Queensland Government to ignore the recommendations and freeze prices.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke to Chief Executive Dan Galligan:

Queensland irrigators are facing water price hikes of up to 50 percent in some regions, as part of a recommendation from the state's competition authority.
Canegrowers is leading a campaign, calling for the the Queensland Government to ignore the recommendations and freeze prices.
Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke to Chief Executive Dan Galligan:

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