Rising energy prices are crippling agriculture production.

Cost increases this year translate to a two-percent decrease in farm-gate milk prices for dairy farmers.

In the dairy sector it equates to an average power bill of $281,000 a year.

New South Wales Farmers has detailed a five point plan, aiming to deliver fairer prices.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with New South Wales Farmers Chief Economist Ash Salardini.

Rising energy prices are crippling agriculture production.
Cost increases this year translate to a two-percent decrease in farm-gate milk prices for dairy farmers.
In the dairy sector it equates to an average power bill of $281,000 a year.
New South Wales Farmers has detailed a five point plan, aiming to deliver fairer prices.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with New South Wales Farmers Chief Economist Ash Salardini.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.