Cost cut shows

View Field Isaac, a bull owned by Shane and Sarah Hauschildt, impressed judges on last year's show circuit.
Lara Hart

The rising cost of diesel is beginning to have an impact beyond the farm gate, with south east Queensland’s iconic agricultural show circuit feeling the strain. In recent weeks, diesel prices have surged to historic highs, with some regions reporting costs above $3 a litre, driven largely by global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions in […]

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