A New South Wales upper house inquiry is holding a hearing in Dubbo, to determine how the rollout of renewable energy is affecting farmers. 

Landholders have been raising concerns about the state government's Central West Renewable Energy Zone in Wellington. 

They say there is a lack of consultation and engagement between developers and locals.

Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Committee Chairman and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Mark Banasiak before the hearing.

A New South Wales upper house inquiry is holding a hearing in Dubbo, to determine how the rollout of renewable energy is affecting farmers.&nbsp;
Landholders have been raising concerns about the state government's Central West Renewable Energy Zone in Wellington.&nbsp;
They say there is a lack of consultation and engagement between developers and locals.
Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Committee Chairman and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Mark Banasiak before the hearing.

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