Bundaberg growers on the Burnett sub-scheme face "historically low" announced allocations from July

Ben Harden
Updated June 23 2021 - 3:10pm, first published 3:00pm
Spencer Ranch head farmer Will Thompson is looking down the barrel of an announced water allocation between 14 and 17 per cent from July 1.
Spencer Ranch head farmer Will Thompson is looking down the barrel of an announced water allocation between 14 and 17 per cent from July 1.

The drought continues to put significant pressures on cropping businesses in the Wide Bay-Burnett region, with growers now facing 'historically low' announced allocations from July 1.

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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