Wednesday,
18 June 2025
Water buyback halt needed to protect rural communities

THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing the Victorian government’s call to halt water buybacks, warning they pose a serious threat to rural communities and the future of Australian food production.

The practice of buying back water from farmers, especially during times of drought was harmful and opportunistic.

Buying water from farmers during a drought is like preying on them at their mo...

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