24 July 2010

A wide open land

Download and listen to the full article at ABC Radio National, "Background Briefing" at 

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2010/2959674.htm

 

As the world's available farming land shrinks in the face of population growth, climate change and soil degradation, Australia's vast tracts of land are going to be increasingly important for global food security. Overseas players are already buying up Australian agricultural resources and interest is growing. There are economic benefits but is the sell-off in Australia's long term interests? Reporter, Stephen Crittenden.#

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