Credit where it's due: NQ scheme pays farmers for not damaging the reef

The waterways of north Queensland are rewarding farmers who reduce their fertiliser run-off with a new income stream.

Reef credit scheme benefits untested, says Canegrowers

A scheme that Queensland taxpayers will fund to the tune of $10 million is aiming to put a price on improvements to water quality on the Great Barrier Reef, even though there’s concern farmers may lose production and returns while chasing improvement targets.

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Credit where it's due: NQ scheme pays farmers for not damaging the reef

Reef credit scheme benefits untested, says Canegrowers