Advocating for the Australian irrigated agriculture industries.
Christmas closure period 2024
The staff wish our Members, Partners and stakeholders a very merry and safe Christmas and New Year.
Our office and key communications will shut down from COB Friday 20th December 2024 and will reopen Monday 6th January
2025.
We look forward to working with you in 2025!
NIC welcomes MDBA’s refreshed approach on constraints, calls for firm Government commitments
NIC has welcomed the refreshed approach proposed by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to relax delivery constraints in the
Murray-Darling Basin to value add environmental benefits for rivers and floodplains but warns that firm commitments from Basin governments
are critical to ensure the program’s momentum is not lost.
“The MDBA has delivered an honest account of the challenges the constraints relaxation program has faced” said Zara
Lowien, CEO of NIC. “We support their efforts, but the refreshed process will only succeed if Basin governments reach agreement and commit
to a new approach.” [...]
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NIC thanks former MDBA Chair for his leadership
National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) expressed its sincere gratitude to Sir Angus Houston, who has led the MDBA since 2020. Under Sir Angus'
leadership, significant progress has been made in fostering better relationships with communities across the Basin, prioritising
transparency, and restoring trust in the management of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
"Sir Angus Houston's dedication to listening to Basin communities and his focus on repairing relationships and trust have been crucial
during a period of significant uncertainty and challenge," said Zara Lowien, CEO of NIC.[...]
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Economic boost welcomed but will fall short of damage done
The announcement of $160 million for Southern NSW communities targeted by Government water buybacks for an additional 450 GL, is welcomed by the National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) but they warn, it will not make up for the damage. “Removing water from agriculture has enormous flow-on impacts throughout communities, which cannot simply be patched up with one-off handouts,” said NIC CEO, Zara Lowien. [...] Read More…
Did you know?
Today is a great day to celebrate that 93% of Australia's fruit, nuts and grapes together with 83% of our vegetables are all grown by irrigation.
Every day, is great day to support Aussie Farmers and buy Australian grown fruit, nuts and vegetables.
Training opportunities with IAL
Irrigation Australia Limited has released is new training calendar providing nationally accredited, industry qualifications and certifications and for future irrigation professionals that wish to join this ever-growing industry. We provide a unique blending learning
experience, with courses running face-to-face and virtual classrooms.
IF you have new staff or identify a skills gap yourself, check out what they have on offer with courses Australia wide.
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Irrigation Australia Media Release: Murray system reaches full allocation before spring making river operators and landholders ‘
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Meeting for Irrigation Infrastructure Operators of NIC to gather and discuss issues and priorities, with an update to be provided to the General Meeting the following day.
Online option will be available for those not able to attend in person in Sydney.
Bayer and Dirranbandi Cotton Growers invite you to the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day at Clyde in Dirranbandi, Western Queensland.
Find out more about our community, and join our mission advocating for the Australian irrigated
agriculture industry.
