Australian farmers could be paid an annual sum not to farm to help alleviate dire water shortages, a US expert says.
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We'll pay you not to farm
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More drought declarations possible
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Floods in Queensland and northern NSW may cause temporary shortage of bananas
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Climate change could result in food shortages for millions
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Australia not facing a recession:
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Hog producers could break even in 2009
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Farmers stress need for mechanisation of farming
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Australia may experience a mining boom
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New pipeline could mean end to droughts
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US says Australia not leaving Afghanistan early
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Businessmen import salt from Australia
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Africa could feed itself, says soil scientist
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Agriculture companies could be wasting thousands on fuel inefficiency
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Experts offer grim water outlook for Nevada
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Farmers urged to sow flowers
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Government fails to incentivise farmers
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Australia facing 'decades of budget deficit'