Farm ownership turnover must be taken more seriously

摘要

DURING the next 10 years, we can expect 40% to 50% of rural properties across Victoria to change hands. While some of this transfer of ownership will come about as a result of farm succession and/or amalgamation, many of the new owners will come fromother areas, including other rural areas. This forecast, combined with increased subdivision of rural land, has significant implications for land management and related community organisations such as landcare and rural fire brigades, according to Australia's foremost landcare researcher.