South-west food and fibre boost

IMPROVING the efficiency of water use not only yields better production outcomes, a report by Food and Fibre Great South Coast found. It revealed that south-west Victoria’s food and fibre sector could add $40 million worth of value to the local economy. Drip irrigation systems can use up to 50 per cent less water than overhead irrigation. Photo: SUPPLIED.

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February 21, 2022 | 8:00 PM

A REPORT by Food and Fibre Great South Coast has revealed that south-west Victoria’s food and fibre sector could add $40 million worth of value to the local economy by increasing its agricultural water usage by 10 per cent.

Southern Grampians Shire partnered with other local councils including Moyne Shire, Warrnambool City, Corangamite Shire, and with Deakin University and Wannon Water for the commissioned report by the business advisory firm BDO EconSearch.