Is irrigation in the Murray-Darling Basin sustainable? While irrigation produces 36% of the agricultural profits from Australia's "food bowl", it does not come without a cost to the environment. Salinity and degradation of the Murray-Darling Basin can have disastrous consequences for the future of this very precious resource. This Australian-made, curriculum fit programme examines the development of irrigation and irrigation methods to give students an understanding of the use of water in the Murray-Darling Basin for the production of fruit, pastures, rice and cotton. The CEO of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission and farmers who produce crops using irrigation add expert insight and a personal perspective to the issue. Possible future developments for this vital river system are also outlined. <b>Chapters:</b> 1. Introduction 2. Horticulture 3. Viticulture 4. Salinty 5. Rice and Cotton 6. Looking for the Future