Talking Water - Tuesday 22 October, 2024

Business News

2024 Learn to Swim program up and running 

Swimming season is upon us once more, and Murray Irrigation is pleased to again be offering Learn to Swim funding to schools and swimming clubs across the footprint.

Water safety is a cause close to our heart, and we have been supporting local children to participate in swimming and water safety lessons through this annual initiative for 20 plus years.

You can read more about the program in our media release below. 

Murray Irrigation's Learn to Swim program is made possible through the support of our customers.

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Murray Irrigation is supporting Cyber Security Awareness Month this October by encouraging customers to protect themselves from scams and staying secure online. 

With reports of cybercrime on the rise, there are four simple steps you can take to be cyber wise and significantly boost your cyber security:

• Update your devices regularly.
• Turn on multi-factor authentication.
• Back up your important files.
• Use passphrases and password managers. 

And please remember that scams, such as invoice hacking, can happen to anyone. 

Click the button below for more cyber safety information and tips. 



Customer in Focus - the Rorato family 

Up next in our Customer in Focus series is the tale of Italian immigrants Robert, Louciano and Sergio Rorato, who settled in Jerilderie in the mid-1960s.

Their story celebrates the rich history of family farming in our region and the lasting legacies that continue to shape new generations of farmers.



Berriquin Irrigators' Council AGM

The Berriquin Irrigators' Council is hosting its Annual General Meeting next Monday 28 October, at 7.00pm.

The meeting will be held at the Finley RSL Club, commencing 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

Tips for reducing the risk of harvester fires 

With harvest season almost upon us, GRDC and fire safety experts are encouraging growers to implement practical measures to reduce the risk of harvester fires.

All harvesters are prone to fire, but crop and machine losses can be minimised with hygiene, inspection and maintenance.

To help promote good practice, GRDC has developed 'Reducing harvest fires: The Back Pocket Guide', which provides an easy-to-read checklist for minimising risk. 

Everyone involved in harvesting, including chaser bin drivers and those responsible for machinery maintenance, can help to reduce the possibility of fire and its impact should it occur.

You can check out the back pocket guide below. 

GrainGrowers calendar photo competition

There's still time to enter the GrainGrowers 2025 Calendar Photo Competition.   

This annual competition offers growers a chance to show off their excellent photography skills while capturing the beauty of everyday life on the farm.

If you're interested in participating, head over to the GrainGrowers competition webpage below.

All GrainGrowers members will receive a calendar featuring the top 12 photograph entries.

Entries close at 5.00pm (AEDT) next Thursday 31 October.