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POWER PRICES FORCING FARMERS TO CONSIDER DIESEL

Farmers in the north west could be forced to resort to outdated diesel-fuelled technology if electricity prices continue to rise.

The owners of a large lucerne farm near Manilla believe they’re paying more than their fare share for power because of unreasonable government tariffs.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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