Not all farmers are benefitting from recent over-average rains, irrigation licensing in favor of cotton growrs is debated
Complains have raised against the diversion of water towards large cotton properties, upstream of dams. In spite of the welcome rains, cotton production prospects remain morose.
Source:Farmers in fight over floodwaters. By Greg Roberts, The Australian, 24/01/2008
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