Talking Water - Tuesday 4 March 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- Water delivery performance
- Talking Water data
Business
- Celebrating 30 years
- Board Strategy sessions
- Staff in Focus - Emily appointed to RGA Board
- Subscribe for IPART updates
- Irrigation Innovation Farm Tour video
Industry
- Helen Dalton water information session - Deniliquin
- Irrigation suppliers and service webinar
- Business plan ready workshops
- Farm water management webinar
Operational Update
Water delivery performance 24/02/2025 - 02/03/2025
Talking Water data 04/03/2025
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, including dam heights, 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
Milestone moment for Murray Irrigation
Yesterday, 3 March 2025, marked 30 years to the day that Murray Irrigation was privatised from a government-owned entity, signalling the birth of the company as we know it today.
Stay tuned for more details and reflections on this significant company milestone and historic moment in local irrigation history over the course of the year.
Board Strategy session
Murray Irrigation's Board participated in a two-day offsite strategy session last week.
It was a great to have everyone in the room contributing to the positive discussion centred around the future of Murray Irrigation.
We look forward to sharing further information on the outcomes of this planning session, together with details of last Thursday's Board Meeting shortly.
Staff in focus - Emily appointed to RGA Board
We're delighted to be turning the spotlight this week on Murray Irrigation staff member and local rice grower, Emily Small, who has been recently appointed to the Board of the Ricegrowers' Association of Australia.
Here she talks family, career and why she is so excited about her new rice industry role.
Subscribe for IPART updates
IPART will be releasing in early April the Draft Report from its review into water price increases proposed by WaterNSW and the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC).
Stakeholders will have the opportunity to comment on this Draft Report.
While Murray Irrigation will continue to keep customers updated on the progress of this water pricing review, you can also receive information directly from IPART by subscribing below.
Irrigation Innovation Farm Tour video
We're pleased to share with you this video of Murray Irrigation's recent Irrigation Innovation Farm Tour, which captures the positive and collaborative spirit of the day.
Industry News
Helen Dalton water information session
Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, is hosting an information session tomorrow (Wednesday 5 March) to discuss water buybacks and her 7 Point Plan to fix the Murray Darling Basin.
Details:
- Wednesday 5 March
- 7.45am for a 8.00am start
- Deniliquin Town Hall
- Bacon & egg rolls provided.
Irrigation suppliers and service webinar
One Basin CRC is hosting a webinar tomorrow (Wednesday 5 March) discussing issues associated with irrigation supply and servicing.
There will be an industry panel on hand to discuss industry topics, including:
- Training, attracting and retaining staff .
- What is needed to ensure consistent supply of irrigation parts and machinery.
- What is needed to further support on-farm adoption of water saving technologies.
This webinar commences at 12.00pm.
NSW Farmers Business Plan Ready Workshops
Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFC) is working with NSW Farmers and NSW Farm Business Resilience Program to deliver Business Plan Ready workshops across the region.
In these free workshops, producers will develop a farm business plan with guidance from their local RFC.
Dates, locations and registration details are available below.
Learn, plan and optimise your on-farm water management
Join expert Peter Smith in this two-part webinar series where you will learn how to develop a Farm Water Management Plan.
Using a real-life case study, participants will be guided through key steps, from conducting a Farm Water Audit to planning improvements in water storage, distribution, and efficiency.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to create a Farm Water Management Plan tailored to your property.
- Step-by-step guidance using a real-world farm example.
- Farm Water Audit – understanding water needs and identifying weaknesses.
- Estimating storage capacity, calculating losses, and improving water flow.
- Planning upgrades for water security and distribution.
- Follow-up support available after the webinars.
Session 1: 11 March
- Introduction & Drought Strategy – Mapping farm water infrastructure and planning for dry seasons.
- Water Metrics & Farm Water Audit – Assessing water needs for livestock, household, and farm operations.
- Storage & Losses – Estimating dam and tank capacity, evaporation, seepage, and dead storage.
Session 2: 18 March
- Water Distribution & Flow – How long will your water last? Checking supply flow rates and trough capacity.
- Planning & Implementation – Mapping actions, system improvements and funding options.
Who Should Attend?
Farmers, livestock producers, and land managers looking to improve on-farm water management.
Contact Riverine Plains Extension Officer, Sayra Samudio for more information: sayra@riverineplains.org.au
