Thursday, 19 April 2007

Murray-Darling situation likely to raise food prices. The dire outlook for the Murray-Darling Basin is likely to push up Australian food prices. [ABC News: Breaking Stories] 9:24:56 PM

Howard signals end of Murray-Darling irrigation. Prime Minister John Howard says irrigation water for farmers in the the Murray-Darling Basin will be cut off if there is no significant rain in the next six to eight weeks. [ABC News: Breaking Stories] [Central Ranges LLEN CEO Library] 9:14:51 PM

Australians warned of water cuts. Australia's PM says irrigation of much of the country's farmland will be banned unless heavy rains come soon. [BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition] 9:07:45 PM

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