Irrigation costs cut by 15 per cent for Queensland farmers from July 1

Ben Harden
Updated May 19 2021 - 8:21am, first published May 18 2021 - 9:00am
WATER CUTS: More than 6400 farmers who buy water from 35 state-owned irrgation scheme are set to benefit from the 15 per cent water price cuts from July 1.
WATER CUTS: More than 6400 farmers who buy water from 35 state-owned irrgation scheme are set to benefit from the 15 per cent water price cuts from July 1.

THE state government has delivered on last year's $50 million election promise to slash the price of water for Queensland irrigators.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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