Talking Water - Tuesday 15 October, 2024

Business News

Improving connectivity in Wakool and Moulamein

Representatives from Telstra and NBN Co travelled to Wakool recently to speak with local farmers about the upcoming 3G network closure and other initiatives being undertaken to improve communications and connectivity in the Wakool region.

The forum, which was facilitated by Murray Irrigation, proved to be a valuable information sharing opportunity, 

You can read more about the forum in Murray Irrigation's media release below.



Canberra vist

MIL Chair Phil Snowden and CEO Ron McCalman were in Canberra last week attending the National Irrigators' Council's Annual General Meeting (Phil also sits on the Board of the national peak body). 

Agenda items for the AGM included an address by Shadow Minister for Water and Emergency Management, Senator Perin Davey.

General discussion centred around the challenges the irrigation industry is grappling with, including the impact of water buybacks, the draft National Water Agreement and proposed water market reforms. 

As part of the two-day itinerary, Ron also participated in discussions with fellow southern basin Irrigation Infrastructure Operators, Murrumbidgee Irrigation and Coleambally Irrigation. These discussions also incorporated a meeting with Minister Plibersek’s key water advisor.

2024 AGM - Save the date

Murray Irrigation will be hosting our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27 November at 10.00am.
 
Similar to last year, shareholders will be able to attend either in person or via live webcast.

For those attending in person, the meeting will be held at the Deniliquin RSL, with registrations opening at 9.30am. 

More details, including notice of meeting, agenda, resolutions and proxy forms, will be distributed to shareholders in early November. 

Upcoming Landholder Association AGMs

Wakool Landholder Association

The Wakool Landholder Association is hosting its Annual General Meeting tonight (15 October) at the Moulamein Bowling Club.

The meeting commences at 7.00pm.

You can read a copy of the Notice of AGM here.
 
Please RSVP to Kate Redfearn: 0417 112 162. 

Berriquin Irrigators' Council

The Berriquin Irrigators' Council is hosting its Annual General Meeting at the Finley RSL Club on Monday 28 October, at 7.00pm.

You can read Minutes from the 2023 AGM here. 

Minutes from the last General Meeting (25 March 2024) are available here. 
 
If anyone has an agenda item or a question for Murray Irrigation, please email to Wendy Brooks by 18 October: berriquinirrigators@gmail.com

Wet & Wild Lands Tour - touring Lindifferon from south to north 

Join RGA Landcare tomorrow 16 October for a guided tour of ancient remnant vegetation sites, mature direct seeding sites, a private wetland, and LLS seed collection areas. 
 
Participants will learn about native revegetation and vegetation conservation opportunities.

Local landholders Michael Pisasale, Rob Wettenhall and Graeme Allitt will showcase their conservation areas and share what they have learned over the years about the benefits, management realities and opportunities. 
 
This is a free event, with morning tea and lunch provided.

If you have any questions, please call or text Janet Manzin, Local Landcare Coordinator, on 0438 719 628 or email jmanzin@rga.org.au

GRDC online Farm Business Update - Grain price outlook

In this free online forum being held on Thursday 31 October, Rabobank analyst Vitor Pistoia will provide commentary on grain market drivers and trends, as the Australian harvest gets into full swing.

There will also be discussion on the global grain market and price outlook in the context of shifting world geo-politics and crop status.

This session will run from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.