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Seasonal update and long-term outlook
When: 19 September 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Macorna Recreation Reserve
Organiser: Agriculture Victoria
Four free, cross-industry sessions will provide the latest on irrigation, commodities and climate settings and outlooks. There will also be an opportunity to hear from a local farmer about plans for the season and managing for the long-term.
Topics
Situation and outlook
- Water availability in the southern connected Murray-Darling Basin
- Climate, rainfall and inflows – three-month and long-term outlook
- Grain and fodder – availability and outlook
- Key drivers of future irrigation water availability – including permanent plantation expansion and inter-valley trade limits.
Decision support
- Local farm case study.
EXPERT Speakers include
- Colin Peace, Director, Jumbuck Ag
- Vernon Carr, Sector Lead – Horticulture, Agriculture Program, BoM
- Craig Feuerherdt, Business Development Manager, H2OX
- Mark Mitchell, Senior Policy Officer, DELWP.
Dates and times
| Stanhope | Wednesday 18 September |
| 12.30 pm – 3 pm (lunch at start)
Football Netball Clubrooms Midland Highway
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| Murrabit | Thursday 19 September |
| 9.30 am – 11.30 am (lunch after) | |
| Murrabit Golf Club
Kerang- Murrabit Road |
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| Macorna | Thursday 19 September |
| 12.30 pm – 3 pm (lunch at start) | |
| Recreation Reserve
Macorna South Road |
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| Katamatite | Friday 20 September
9.30 am – 11.30 am (lunch after) Recreation Reserve, Foy St |
