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QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis (Photo: Twitter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 27, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Queensland Farmers\u2019 Federation has welcomed an ALP commitment to reduce water prices for Queensland irrigators by at least 15 per cent if elected this weekend.<\/p>\n

However, the lobby group has requested more details to confirm the potential benefits for the agriculture sector.<\/p>\n

The QFF said a re-elected Labor Government had promised to deliver a 15 per cent cut in irrigation water charges for farmers who buy water from Queensland\u2019s 35 State-owned irrigation schemes, and a 50 per cent reduction for horticulture growers from July 1, 2021.<\/p>\n

QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis said affordable and reliable water was a key enabler for Queensland\u2019s agriculture sector to continue growing world class food, fibre and foliage and unlocking new opportunities, particularly for exports.<\/p>\n

\u201cIrrigated agriculture is the quality and quantity product engine room for the sector. However, the price and the associated pumping costs of water are becoming prohibitive for farmers with flow on effects for farm productivity and profitability,\u201d Dr Davis said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile QFF welcomes a reduction in water prices for farmers, uncertainty exists as to why a 50 per cent price reduction has not been applied across the whole agricultural sector in recognition of the significant economic benefit our various commodity members provide for all Queenslanders.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSuch a large differentiation in water pricing will encourage farms to re-evaluate cropping decisions and may see certain commodities prioritised over others.<\/p>\n

\u201cQFF understands that these price reductions will be applied across Queensland\u2019s Category 2 Water Boards which are taking bulk water from Sunwater and Seqwater assets, and irrigation schemes that have transferred to Local Management Arrangements.<\/p>\n

\u201cQFF is seeking assurance that irrigation enterprises accessing commercial and potable water such as nurseries also receive the discount and the split billing that will need to occur for mixed commodity farms will not be onerous or administratively burdensome.\u201d<\/p>\n

Labor\u2019s commitment follows the LNP\u2019s announcement in July that it would reduce water prices by 20 per cent if elected by transitioning SunWater from an annuity method to a regulated asset based (RAB) approach for financing asset renewals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cQFF thanks both major political parties for recognising the importance of affordable and reliable irrigation water for the State\u2019s farmers ahead of this weekend\u2019s election,\u201d Dr Davis said.<\/p>\n

\u201cQFF is looking forward to working with the next Queensland Parliament to ensure the future sustainability and prosperity of irrigated agriculture in Queensland.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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