Socio-economic research and development for irrigation communities

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The case for maintenance of a healthy environment that supports sustainable economic activity and offers economic, social and environmental benefits, has been well argued. All stakeholders, whether farmers, governments, non-government organisations or industry in all its forms, have a crucial role in this process, as
decisions and actions of stakeholders at all levels greatly affect outcomes from use of water and other natural resources.

In many catchments, new approaches to the use and management of water and other natural resources will be required, if we are to achieve personal and national economic, environmental and social goals. The issues are complex and will not be able to be handled in isolation. A sharper consumer focus on environmental performance in production and on food quality and safety, is now evident. The linkages within and between natural systems and the inter play of economic, social and biophysical factors that influence natural resource decision making, will require a more coordinated and integrated approach to the issues.