Farmers face further pressures due to the increase in water pricing

Farmers Raise Alarm as Governments Divert Water Supply for Environment and Indigenous Use

Farmers in regional Victoria and South Australia are warning of one of the worst droughts in decades, blaming dry weather, rising water prices, and government policies diverting water away from food producers. “What’s really causing … damage is the lack of water going around,” said Jonathan O’Neill, commercial manager of Waterfind, in an interview with The Epoch Times. “We’ve had very dry spells in South Australia and Victoria, which has put a l…

Farmers face further pressures due to the increase in water pricing

Water prices for NSW farmers rise 5.8% plus inflation, despite hopes for lower rates, adding pressure as input costs surge and drought looms.

Water bills to rise - The Guardian

THE peak body representing irrigators and irrigation communities in New South Wales says water prices for 2025-26 have "added to the cost squeeze on farmers".The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal announced its final determination late last...

Couple's $30,000 rural rates bill 10 times what they pay in the city

Darling Downs grain producers challenge rate fairness as they are heaped with a $33,000 bill from their council, sparking demand for equitable solutions.

Riverland Wine asks for balanced business decisions

With Australia’s wine sector continuing to grapple with an oversupplied global market and declining consumption, Riverland Wine is calling on its members to reassess their business strategies as the 2026 vintage approaches. In a message to local growers and producers, the region’s peak wine industry body has warned that grape demand and pricing are unlikely to improve in the near future. The organisation is urging stakeholders to make “informed,…

Do you need more water? - The Warragul and Drouin Gazette

Southern Rural Water is seeking expressions of interest from farmers about additional water allocations from the Latrobe River. Sixteen gigalitres (GL) of water previously set aside for power generation has been reallocated equally to supply...