Purpose – This paper aims to provide a view on the implications of large‐scale increases in demand for biomass production on water storage behaviours. In climates of high variability in rainfall, the pressures on farmers to build up on‐farm surface water supplies to the detriment of...

Purpose – This paper explores the role of accountants as part of the necessary infrastructure in rural community development providing specialised knowledge and skills to business owners who may lack the expertise required to ensure successful business operations. Design/methodology/approach...

In most countries, owner responsibility exists under Common Law to manage and maintain dams according to current standards. However, farm dam safety in Australia is being flouted and the sustainability of farming businesses compromised because of the potential and severe consequences of dam...