?Australia is a dry country with limited water resources. The major water resources are in northern Australia and Tasmania, whereas most of our agriculture and people are in south-eastern mainland Australia.

 It has been suggested that government subsidies on irrigation water be removed to encourage farmers to use more efficient methods of water delivery and to choose crops that are economically viable and efficient in their water use. With global economic pressures and unwanted environmental consequences, we simply cannot afford to use water inappropriately. Ultimately, we must move towards sustainable agriculture.?

 - Although the information with respect to water consumption per kilo of product is not very useful, given the wide variation in dollar value per kilo of the various commodities, it is heartening to realise that Government institutions are openly advocating the radical rethink of agricultural practices which is the heart of FWUA?s campaign.

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