In an effort to secure water supply for the Murray River downstream of the Barmah Choke, there's a push for a moratorium on new irrigation developments.

The Victorian Farmers Federation proposal is designed to protect the river system from being overdrawn.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up VFF Water Council Chairman Richard Anderson:

In an effort to secure water supply for the Murray River downstream of the Barmah Choke, there's a push for a moratorium on new irrigation developments.
The Victorian Farmers Federation proposal is designed to protect the river system from being overdrawn.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up VFF Water Council Chairman Richard Anderson:

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