IRRIGATORS can hear Murray Irrigation’s journey to modernisation and becoming one of the world’s most advanced water-delivery systems at the 2018 Irrigation Australia Conference and Exhibition.
Held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from June 13-15, Murray Irrigation chief executive officer Michael Renehan will talk about the biggest asset-renewal project in the area for 50 years, which is worth more than $200 million.
His presentation Murray Irrigation: kicking environmental goals with our irrigation network will detail benefits to customers, such as changes to water-order flexibility and increased flow rates on farm, as well as benefits to the company including infrastructure, system efficiency-driven water savings and accurate metering.
He will also cover the importance of Murray Irrigation’s involvement with Round 2 of the COmmonwealth’s Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program.
In discussing his longer-term view of the irrigation industry, Mr Renehan said the irrigation industry would continue to enrich the prosperity of Australian agriculture.
The biennial conference, will have more than 80 local and international speakers presenting their stories.
Registrations for the conference are now open and can be made by clicking here.
Ali Kuchel
Journalist at the Stock Journal, passionate about all things farming and equestrian also doubling as a photographer.
Journalist at the Stock Journal, passionate about all things farming and equestrian also doubling as a photographer.
