Rice growers incentivised to support the endangered bittern bird

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May 30 2020 - 1:00pm
There are only about 2000 bitterns left in the world and 40 per cent breed in Riverina rice crops. Photo supplied.
There are only about 2000 bitterns left in the world and 40 per cent breed in Riverina rice crops. Photo supplied.

Riverina rice crops are helping to protect the endangered Australasian bittern, proving the environment and agriculture can work together.

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Olivia Calver

Journalist

Journalist for The Land

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