Queensland cotton irrigator charged over $20m Murray-Darling funding fraud 31 Aug A Queensland cotton irrigator has been arrested over an alleged $20 million scam involving federal funds designated for Murray-Darling water … Read more
What happens when you put water management in the hands of communities? 7 Aug Advances in technology such as sensors, smartphones and social networks make it easier than ever for communities to care for shared resources. … Read more
The next agricultural revolution: How robotics will help us feed our growing population 6 Aug Australia’s population is projected to reach 37 million in 2050 – a 60% increase from current numbers. That’s a lot of people to feed, but the … Read more
Victorian Govt unveils new initiative targeted at farmers 4 May With farmers in Victoria facing huge environmental changes and stressors on business management, the Victorian Government has launched a new … Read more
NSW Ombudsman makes a move on Murray-Darling Basin water thieves 13 Mar The NSW Ombudsman has started procedures to prosecute irrigators involved in the theft of Murray-Darling Basin water, following months of … Read more
MDBA profiles show decreasing agriculture employment 10 Mar The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has released a series of profiles revealing socio-economic trends across basin communities, with MDBA … Read more