The opportunity cost of water in the irrigation industry is a contentious issue at present because of the commitment made by the State and Commonwealth governments to get water out of the irrigation industry for environmental flows. The estimated value of the opportunity cost will affect...

Fluctuating annual harvest volumes create a peak load problem in the provision of grain storage capacity. There are a number of technologies for handling and storing grain, ranging from capital intensive to labour intensive. Optimal provision of grain storage capacity can therefore be analysed...

In recent years, the growth and intensification of shrimp aquaculture in Asia has been explosive. Asia reportedly produces nearly eighty per cent of the world's total farmed shrimp output. With strong demand and high world prices, along with declining wild shrimp stock, shrimp aquaculture in...

The environmental consequences of shrimp farming in Asia have caused widespread public concern. One of the main environmental impacts is the high nutrient load that is discharged from ponds, as part of the management routine aimed at maintaining pond water quality. In Australia, where there is a...