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Future transport fuel options laid bare

Australia could supply 90 per cent of its transport fuel needs by 2030 with bio-alcohol derived from wood, generating a $10 billion annual turnover for industry, according to a recent study. This is one of the conclusions of research undertaken by former CSIRO scientist Mr Barney Foran, now a visiting fellow at Charles Sturt University’s (more)...
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Teaching irrigators to pass the salt

Growers are increasing production and economic returns from commercial plantings by participating in a research project teaching irrigators to actively monitor and manage salinity on their properties. 

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Farming trees for profit and conservation

Integrating trees and shrubs into farms and catchments can mean wins for both conservation and profit, attendees heard at a Science in the Paddock breakfast briefing held in Canberra today.

The briefing, titled ‘Farmers leading landscape change: ingredients for success!’, showcased the essential role of farmers in achieving sustainable landscapes and resilient rural communities.

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Productive sustainability of land and water resources at risk

The decision to abolish Land & Water Australia placed the long-term productive sustainability of Australia’s land and water resources at risk at a time when the nation faces the converging challenges of climate change, water availability, global food security and declining productivity growth, the Chairman of Land & Water Australia, Ms Bobbie Brazil, (more)...
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National irrigation modernisation forum held in Shepparton

The major suppliers of Australia’s irrigation water met in Shepparton recently to share experiences in the ‘modernisation’ of irrigation systems. The Australian Government, State Governments and the water supply companies across the nation are earnestly upgrading distribution systems to save water and improve the service to irrigators.

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Links to relevant websites

Australian Government

Natural Resource Management providing information about two Australia-wide natural resource management (NRM) initiatives: the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAP) and the Natural Heritage Trust. This site also has information on the 56 NRM regions through Mosaic Map.  

Natural Heritage Trust - set up by the Australian Government in 1997 to help restore and conserve Australia’s environment and natural resources. The Knowledge for Regional NRM Programme is funded under the Natural Heritage Trust.

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Knowledge for Regional Natural Resource Management

Workshops and Forums

Past Events

The Knowledge for Regional NRM Program has been involved in a number of workshops and forums. These events have provided opportunities for regional NRM bodies, NRM Facilitators and other NRM professionals to share information face-to-face and to build connections.

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Knowledge Brokers' Workshop February 2006 - Photographs

Photographer: Andrew Campbell

Date of photos 14-15/02/2006
   

Camille McMahon, Nina Keath, Paul McDonald and Stewart Anderson workshoping ideas on the verandah Cooradigbee homestead
Camille McMahon, Nina Keath, Paul McDonald and Stewart Anderson workshoping ideas on the verandah Cooradigbee homestead

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Contact details

LWA is closed

For all enquiries, please contact:

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601

Switchboard: +61 2 6272 3933

Website www.daff.gov.au

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Land and Water Australia

Return on Investment

Land & Water Australia has been developed a comprehensive approach to estimating the Return on Investment (ROI) from its research and development (R&D) portfolio.

The key driving question was What impact has Land & Water Australia’s research had on achieving the sustainable use and management of Australia’s natural resources?

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