EconSearch Completed Project
Project: Economic Impacts of Trends in Groundwater Levels and Groundwater Salinity on the Tatiara District (2006)
Client: Primary Industries and Resources South Australia, South East Natural Resource Management Board, Tatiara District Council
Collaborators: AWE and Social and Environmental Planning Partnerships
Summary: The results of the analysis demonstrate that the impacts will be moderate in the short-term but, if current trends continue, have the potential to be significant in the longer term (i.e. over 50 years) when gross regional product could fall by as much as 3 per cent and regional employment decline by around 1 per cent. Further, because salinity trends will vary significantly within management zones, the actual impacts on individuals will vary greatly, with the costs and impacts in some areas much greater than others.
Latest News
Economic Impact of Aquaculture on the SA State and Regional Economies
28 July 2010: The Hon Michael O'Brien released a media statement today with the headline 'South Australia’s aquaculture industry experienced spectacular jobs growth of 14.1 per cent in 2008-09' (click here for media release). See the latest EconSearch report on the economic impact of aquaculture on the SA state and regional economies for more details.
Economic Analysis of Road Funding Options on Kangaroo Island
12 July 2010: The Kangaroo Island (KI) transport strategy identifies the need for transport investment to support future agricultural and tourism industry developments. Julian Morison presented the results of modelling the costs and benefits of transport infrastructure investment to a meeting in Kingscote of KI Council and community members.
Presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia
8 July 2010: "SA's Engagement with the Asia Pacific Region: Primary Industries" was the topic of Julian Morison's presentation to the Asian Studies Association of Australia 18th Biennial Conference held in Adelaide.
2020 Vision for the Australian Feedlot Industry
July 2010: A report prepared by EconSearch, Feedlot Services Australia and Warwick Yates & Associates on the economic impact of projected feedlot industry expansion was reported on in the July edition of ALFA Lotfeeding magazine. Contact Des Rinehart at MLA on (07) 3620 5236 or email him for further details.