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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

29 January 2026 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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