Proposals invited for $300 Million on-farm Irrigation Program

The Rudd Government is calling for proposals for a new $300 million on-farm irrigation efficiency grants program to help deliver a long-term sustainable future for Murray-Darling Basin irrigation communities. Releasing the program guidelines today, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, said the funding would help irrigation communities adjust to a future with less water by supporting farmers investing in water-saving irrigation practices and technology. "The Rudd Government is getting on with the job of preparing for a future with less rain because of climate change," Senator Wong said. Read More