$8.6 million for research on win-win water use
22/06/2008
PORTFOLIO: Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
$8.6 MILLION FOR RESEARCH ON WIN-WIN' WATER USE 22 June 2008 The Rudd Government has provided $8.6 million for a new research project into how changed farming practices can simultaneously improve water use and productivity, while delivering better environmental outcomes. 'The Farms, Rivers and Markets Project will develop a how to' guide for farmers to integrate their farm water needs with broader environmental needs,' Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, said. 'This project will involve farm-scale demonstrations exploring how the latest technology in water measurement and management, combined with better use of water markets, can boost farm profits and productivity, improve delivery of water to the farm gate, reduce leakage, and improve water use efficiency.
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