South-west food and fibre boost 

IMPROVING the efficiency of water use not only yields better production outcomes, a report by Food and Fibre Great South Coast found. It revealed that south-west Victoria’s food and fibre sector could add $40 million worth of value to the local economy. Drip irrigation systems can use up to 50 per cent less water than overhead irrigation. Photo: SUPPLIED.

A REPORT by Food and Fibre Great South Coast has revealed that south-west Victoria’s food and fibre sector could add $40 million worth of value to the local economy by increasing its agricultural water usage by 10 per cent.

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