Fed: Irrigators may have no water this year: Howard=2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-19-2007
Fed: Irrigators may have no water this year: Howard=2

He says some farmers .. particularly those with riverside properties .. may be able
to draw water for their own personal need .. but not for their stock.

He says all the farmers affected are receiving support under the government's Exceptional
Circumstances drought assistance program .. and may get more help.

Mr HOWARD says even if there's significant rainfall .. it may not be possible until
late July or well into August .. to determine whether it's enough to allow some allocations
to be made for irrigation purposes.

AAP RTV mb/jb /rt

KEYWORD: WATER HOWARD 2 CANBERRA

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