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April energy costs will force growers out of business, says horticulture sector

Government intervention is needed to prevent growers being affected by rising electricity standing charges

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 1 min read
April energy costs will force growers out of business, says horticulture sector

Growers will be forced to raise prices or halt production as a forecasted increase in electricity standing charges of 60%-80% are due to take place from April 1, 2026. That was the message from The...

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