As interests rates rise and input costs surge more than 60%, farmers are encouraged to explore their financial options.

Over recent years fertiliser cost has risen 67%, and on farm diesel has spiked nearly 60.

Southern Queensland Rural Financial Counselling Service is urging producers to act now to stay in control of their finances

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Chief Executive Ross Leggett who says anyone needing help can and should reach out.

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