Littleproud Warns Farmers May Exit Industry Amid Rising Energy Costs, Live Export Ban

Published on September 30, 2024

Shadow Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud says Australian farmers could lose confidence and exit the industry under policies that are putting pressure on the industry. In an exclusive interview with The Epoch Times, Littleproud said “No farmers mean no food.” “When supply goes down, prices go up. That’s why families are paying more for their food at the checkout,” said Littleproud. The discontent from parts of the community has run hot with a thousand farmers protesting outside Parliament House on Sept. 10 against the federal government’s live sheep export ban—backed by the Greens—and other issues. Boosting Gas Supply to Reduce Energy Costs One of Littleproud’s key arguments is that rising energy costs—particularly those related to gas—are having a direct impact on household bills and the cost of food production....

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