Irrigation Schemes

Massive multinational bottlers such as Coca-Cola Amatil that use municipal supplies wouldn't have to pay proposed charges. Audio

Fruit and vegetable growers say a royalty charge on commercial water use would hit consumers as produce prices go up.

The Tourism Industry Association is distancing itself from calls by a smaller tourism body for a five-year ban on new irrigation projects.

A five-year ban on new irrigation schemes is being called for by the tourism sector in the wake of the dairy downturn. Audio