A broader focus is required, when protecting peri-urban agriculture

Andrew Miller
Updated September 11 2019 - 4:17pm, first published 2:05pm
TOO RESTRICTIVE: Mount Dundeed beef producer Ann Bullen said she felt the criteria for strategic agricultural land was too restrictive.
TOO RESTRICTIVE: Mount Dundeed beef producer Ann Bullen said she felt the criteria for strategic agricultural land was too restrictive.

Farmers on Melbourne's urban fringe have expressed deep disappointment at what they say is the narrow focus of plans to preserve strategic agricultural land.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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