A CSIRO researcher says drought in the Murray-Darling Basin has been the catalyst for renewed interest in growing cotton in northern Australia. Key points: Proposals have been put forward to build a cotton gin in northern Australia to develop the industry Studies focused on cropping in the north have found areas near the Flinders and Gilbert Rivers could be suitable …
Still waiting for rain, farmers in Queensland's key horticultural regions say investment in dams and pipelines will create hundreds of jobs and help droughtproof the state's fruit and vegetable production. Key points: Queensland fruit and vegetable farmers want the next State Government to fast track water infrastructure projects They say the proposed Emu Swamp Dam on the Granite Belt would …