Talking Water - Tuesday 24 September, 2024
Shareholder discussions continue this week
Murray Irrigation's shareholder discussion groups commenced last Wednesday, and are scheduled to finish this Friday 27 September.
The purpose of these meetings is to gather constructive shareholder input on how we can work together to minimise the impact of buybacks on Murray Irrigation, customers and the local community.
We extend our appreciation to shareholders who have participated in these productive discussions so far, as well as to those who have hosted these gatherings.
The company is gaining great value from the feedback shareholders have been sharing through these meetings.
We look forward to continuing these important conversations over the course of this week, ahead of reporting back to shareholders in November.
For shareholders who would like to attend a meeting, please contact our Customer Experience Team as soon as possible on 1300 138 265 to arrange.
This week's contents
Operations
- Daylight savings and water orders
- Apply to remove Deemed Usage
- Discharging water into drainage system
- Talking Water data
Business
- Murray Irrigation 2024 AGM - Save the date
- Community in Focus feature
Industry
- Farm Walk &Talk - Berrigan
- AgriFutures Rural Women's Award applications open
- Exploring natural capital
Operational Update
Daylight savings and water orders
Daylight savings begins on Sunday, 6 October 2024.
If you are placing an order to end after this date, the water ordering system will automatically increase the order by an hour to the normal finish time to enable lodgement.
Our team will manually adjust all operating orders ending after 6 October to the correct operating time for the channel system.
For more information, please ring our Customer Experience Team on 1300 138 265 or send us an email: customersupport@murrayirrigation.com.au
Apply to remove Deemed Usage
If you are not planning to use your Stock & Domestic pipe outlet this season, you can apply to remove the 2 ML of usage.
A fee of $72.53 is payable.
You can find the application form on our website, or download a copy below.
Discharging water into drainage system
Customers are reminded to please seek approval before discharging water into Murray Irrigation’s drainage system.
Discharge must be via a drainage inlet and is subject to approval after submitting an application form, which you can access below.
Talking Water data 24/09/2024
All the detailed data for Murray Irrigation allocations, delivery, channel flow and Water Exchange temporary trade is available on our company web page below.
To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority's River data page.
Additional resources
MDBA weekly report
NSW Water allocation statements
Rainfall and evaporation
Barmah Choke trade balance
The information and data provided in Talking Water is for general reference purposes only. We take best endeavours to ensure accuracy.
Business News
Murray Irrigation 2024 AGM - Save the date
Murray Irrigation will be hosting our 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27 November.
The meeting will start at 10.00am, with registrations opening at 9.30am.
Similar to last year, this will be a hybrid meeting which will enable shareholders to attend either in-person or virtually.
More details, including notice of meeting, agenda, resolutions and proxy forms, will be distributed to shareholders by the beginning of November.
Community in Focus - Finley High School
Murray Irrigation is pleased to share the next in our Community in Focus series, which showcases the colourful stories behind each of our 2024 Community Sponsorship Program recipients.
This latest article celebrates the inspiring activity taking place within Finley High School's acclaimed agricultural program.
Click on the button below to read about the secret behind the local program's success, and how it is helping produce a new generation of agriculture professionals.
Industry News
Farm Walk & Talk - Berrigan
RGA Landcare is holding a third Farm Walk & Talk event at Brian Demeo’s farm, located at 865 Shands Road Berrigan, next Monday 30 September from 10.00am to 2:00pm.
Be prepared, be informed, be aware and be equipped with your stock water needs over summer.
This event will cover topics such as stock water supply, estimating livestock and farm activity demand and best management practices for enhancing and improving stock water quality and efficiency.
You will also have to the opportunity to see the pipe and trough stock water system Brian has in installed as part of this project, and hear about his plans for the future.
Morning tea and lunch is provided.
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please call or text Janet Manzin, Local Landcare Coordinator, on 0438 719 628 or email jmanzin@rga.org.au
Applications for AgriFutures Rural Women's Award now open
The AgriFutures Rural Women's Award celebrates the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries.
Over the past 21 years, the award has gained a significant profile, and is recognised as a program of influence among parliamentarians, industry, media and award alumni.
Online applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award are now open.
Each state and territory winner receives a $15,000 Westpac grant for their project, business or program, access to professional development opportunities and alumni networks.
Applications close on Wednesday 9 October.
To find out more, head over to the AgriFutures' website below.
Exploring natural capital - Oaklands
Natural capital is the term given to our natural resources - plants, soil, water, animals and other living things, and the services they provide.
By managing natural resources sustainably, landholders contribute to healthier environments, as well as potentially access financial gains through market opportunities.
Explore the 'ins and outs' of natural capital with Corowa District Landcare at an on-farm field day at Oaklands.
This event will cover:
- What does natural capital mean for you, the environment and farm production?
- Find out how emissions and soil health connect to the bigger picture in agriculture.
- Identifying natural assets.
- View an on-farm revegetation site and hear from a local landholder about their own experiences managing and monitoring natural assets on-farm.
This event will be held on Thursday 10 October, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
