Rice Extension Newsletter- March 2018
As rice harvest is upon us, now also is the March instalment of the Rice Extension Newsletter. Please click here to read it.
Read moreCSD 17/18 Variety Trial Results
Results from the CSD 2017/2018 variety trials can now be found here.
Read moreAllocation Update – 15th March 2018
Murrumbidgee Murrumbidgee general security allocation has increased by 4 per cent, bringing the total this year (2017-18) to 38 per cent of entitlement. All high priority commitments on 1 July, including carryover, are assured, however; at this early stage, general security entitlements will probably commence the new water (1 July 2018) year with zero or.
Read more2018 Rice Industry Field Day
Yesterday we both attended the 2018 Rice Industry Field Day at Yanco. It was an interesting day with research displays, trips to the field stations & guest speakers including Kellogg’s and Sunrice. The morning was spent looking at research displays over morning tea, and then a presentation by Kellogg’s about the importance of grain quality.
Read moreGriffith NSW Farmers Water Forum with the MDBA
On Monday evening the 26th of February the NSW Farmers held a Water Forum in Griffith with the guest speaker being Colin Mues, Executive Director- Environmental Management from the Murray Darling Basin Authority. The turnout of approximately 20 farmers was surprisingly low, even allowing for those busy with grape harvest or finishing off watering their.
Read moreMI Newsletter- February 2018
Extended Winter Shutdown We have commenced modernisation works throughout the south-western part of our network as part of our shift to automation. Some works will be done throughout the current irrigation season. This includes Bilbul and smaller structures in Widgelli, Wah Wah, Tabita and Benerembah, as well as provisions to pump-around structures to enable construction.
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