EconSearch Completed Project
Project: Feasibility assessment of market based measures for SA water recovery for the Living Murray (2007)
Client: SA Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Collaborators: BDA Group and Megan Dyson
Summary: The Living Murray Environmental Watering Plan provided limited guidance for jurisdictions seeking to source outstanding commitments under the Living Murray. While there was uncertainty in relation to the environmental watering demands that water recovery measures should be seeking to meet, the remaining water to be recovered would largely be to meet irregular demands both in frequency and size. To assist consideration of alternative market-based measures, three alternative environmental water demand scenarios were examined in this report.
Based on a detailed analysis of water markets, water trading, environmental watering demands and a range of risk factors (including ensuing seasonal conditions and longer-term supply), the report provides recommendations of two packages of water for purchase by SA to meet commitments under its Innovative Market Options measure.
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.