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Water is key to survival on Australian dairy farm

Above all, dairy farmers in Australia need a good supply of water to run a farm successfully, and this can prove difficult as drought conditions and water rights can be major barriers.

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Water is key to survival on Australian dairy farm

Above all, dairy farmers in Australia need a good supply of water to run a farm successfully, and this can prove difficult as drought conditions and water rights can be major barriers. As more dairy...

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