Talking Water - Tuesday 27 May 2025

This week's contents

Shareholder Barbecue


  • Catch up with our Board Directors at Finley this Thursday


Operations


  • Winter Operations update
  • Safety during Winter Works
  • Talking Water data

Industry


  • RGA Landcare Stock Water Management events 
  • Farming Stronger Workshop  
  • GRDC Online Grains Research Update - Insights into nitrogen decision making  




Shareholder Barbecue at Finley this Thursday 

Come along and have a chat with our Board Directors. 


We’re pleased to invite shareholders to an informal barbecue hosted by Murray Irrigation's Board Directors.
 
This is a great opportunity to chat about the company, hear more about current initiatives, and share your thoughts in a casual setting. 
Date: This Thursday 29 May
Time: 1.00pm
Location: Murray Irrigation's Finley Customer Service Centre & Depot, Murray Hut Drive
 
We’d love to see you there. 

For catering purposes, please register your interest in this event below. 

RSVP here

Please note, a second Shareholder Barbecue will be held at Wakool on Thursday 26 June.

Operational Update

Winter Operations update

Draining in Maintenance Areas continues, with many channels on schedule to be handed over to our Winter Works team in the next week. 

Safety during Winter Works

Winter maintenance is critical to the effective functioning of our channel network during the irrigation season. 
 
During the Winter Works period, there will be an increase in heavy machinery activity and vehicle movements across the Murray Irrigation footprint, particularly near channels. 
 
Please be aware of, and comply with, safety signage and adhere to any changed road conditions, especially around bridges and during foggy, wet, or rainy conditions. 
 
And please remember that even if you can’t see our work crews, it doesn’t mean they are not there.
 
Murray Irrigation is committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of all people involved in our business. This includes members of the community, road users and the landholders where our works are planned. 
 
Please let us know if you have any concerns, or report any issues, by calling us on 1300 138 265. 

Click here to view our Work Health and Safety Policy

Talking Water data 27/05/2025

All the detailed data for Murray Irrigation delivery, channel flow, Water Exchange temporary trade and DCCEEW water allocations is available on our company web page below. 

Click here to view delivery, channel flows and temporary trade data


To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, including dam heights, visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority's River data page. 

Click here to view MDBA storage, dam heights and river data



The information and data provided in Talking Water is for general reference purposes only. We take best endeavours to ensure accuracy. 

Industry News

RGA Landcare Stock Water Management events

Stock Water Planning Workshops
 
This is your last opportunity to join RGA Landcare and Adrian Smith from AKS Advisory to answer your questions and be supported to develop your own Stock Water Management Plan.
 
We will be running this final workshop this Friday, which will take you through the farm water audit process including:

  • Quantifying stock and farm water requirements
  • Estimating tank and dam capacity
  • Calculating farm water losses
  • Determining how long water will last if the tap turns off 
  • How water quality impacts production.


Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
 
Friday 30 May | 10.30am – 2.30pm | Wanganella Hall | Register here
 
Livestock Water Field Days 
 
Come and see two demonstration sites showcasing practical ways to secure and improve water delivery on your farm. 

Both sites demonstrate a well-designed reticulation system with solar pumps, tanks, troughs and dams. There will be farm tours of the sites, with the landholder and expert advisors on hand to answer all your questions and to discuss your particular situation. 

These field days are a great opportunity to see energy and water efficient systems in action!
 
Tuesday 3 June | 9.15am – 12.30pm | 'Lauriston', 237 Lindifferon Lane, Deniliquin | Register here
 
Thursday 5 June | 12.15pm – 3.30pm | 'Glenfield', 1517 Logie Brae Rd, Finley | Register here

Farming Stronger Workshop 

Farming is more than just hard work; it’s about working smart to maintain peak performance, making sharper decisions, and building a resilient, high-performing farm business and team.

Join the Irrigation Farmers Network next week for a practical, results-driven workshop designed to give farmers and service providers the science-backed strategies used by top performers to sustain energy, manage stress, and optimise their operations even in the toughest seasons.

Date: Wednesday 4 June
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Deniliquin Golf Club

Book your seat

GRDC Online Grains Research Update - Insights into nitrogen decision making

Effective decision making and risk management is an essential component for any farm business.

Join Peter Hayman from the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) as he provides insights from the nitrogen sub-project of the national GRDC funded RiskWi$e project.

This online insights session is free to attend.

Date: Wednesday 11 June 
Time: 1:00 – 1:45pm 

Register for livestream

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