The construction of three dams along the Mitchell River in far-north Queensland could support as much as 14,000 hectares of year-round crop irrigation, according to a new CSIRO report.
Resources Minister Senator Matthew Canavan said the far north could become a major food production centre, bringing significant economic benefits to the region—reaping a direct benefit of $700 million, an economy-wide benefit of $1.5 million and the generation of 7,000 jobs.
Mr Canavan believes being able to boost the nation’s farm production, food production, and taking the potential of growing Asian economies is a big deal for the whole country.