Recent comments reported in today’s Courier Mail by Queensland AgForce President, Peter Kenny, calling on the Federal Government to get fair dinkum on alternative energy supplies, are fully supported by Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce.

Senator Joyce and the Nationals have strongly pursued the issue of alternative energy sources. The recent increases in both world oil prices and interest rates have further highlighted the need to establish alternate energy industries in Australia.

“The impact of the high price of petrol is quite significant for rural people. It certainly leaves a serious dent in their business and family budgets,” Senator Joyce said.

“We must, as a community, work together to get alternate products off the ground.

“There are not just economic benefits to consider, but the opportunity to contribute positively to the environment and the job market.

“I look forward to working with organisations like AgForce to reach these objectives and would be happy to catch up with Mr Kenny,” he said.