Unlike the sticky political
situations surrounding our #CaliforniaDrought, the Tasmanian government seems
to be having a great time splashing cash on its thirsty farmers. The plans will
deliver an extra 40,000 megalitres of water to farms, and confirms the government’s
rising interest in agriculture and viticulture. Prime Minister Abbott, who gave
the announcement at an irrigation site near Evandale in Northern Tasmania,
expressed his excitement for, “more jobs, more exports, better products
and a greater future for the people of Tasmania.” This comes as yet another
installment in the wake of several initiatives to burgeon food and agriculture
scenes in Tasmania. The island is responsible for the majority
of Australia’s fine wine exports, and chefs have been migrating to Hobart en
masse. Travel & Leisure Magazine calls Tasmania a “gourmet paradise,” and
applauds its microbreweries, family farms, and high quality seafood and grass fed
beef.
As Abbott says, “There
is $60 million now, there could be some more in the future.’’
Foodies, pack your bags!
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