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AC Foods/Legacy Packing have announced a multi-million-dollar upgrade to their packing shed located on Campbell Road, Cobram.
This upgrade is AC Foods’ biggest investment in the Southern Hemisphere.
AC Foods Australia General Manager Brett Jackson said it was an exciting project for the organisation.
“We are genuinely excited about this project. The team has worked hard to get this off the ground and we are looking forward to becoming a leader in the Australian citrus industry,” Mr Jackson said.
The multi-million-dollar investment will be allocated to equipment and building. The upgrade will allow Legacy Packing’s packing shed to pack over fve times the volume of its existing line.
“We will be able to tip in excess of 2,000 bins of Sumo Citrus a day when commissioned,” Mr Jackson said.
AC Foods/Legacy Packing is partnered with TOMRA, a leader in designing and manufacturing sensor-based
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sorting machines and integrated harvest solutions in the food industry. The upgrade will be a 10-lane pre-grade and 10-lane commit to pack line with TOMRA’s newest AI learning sorting equipment, LucAI.
This new line is TOMRA’s largest single installation in the Asia-Pacifc region.
“TOMRA Foods have been world leaders in citrus packing for many years and are at the forefront of the latest AI fruit sorting technology. The improvement in speed and effciency will be a game changer for us,” Mr Jackson said.
Following the major upgrade, Legacy Packing aims to successfully pack more than 200,000 bins of citrus annually, as well as stonefruit and other lines.
“This is the largest investment in the Australian citrus industry for some time, which shows AC Foods commitment
Rural Aid has launched a powerful new fundraising campaign to secure the future of rural Australia by supporting the next generation of farmers — the children growing up on the land today.
These children are not only the future of their family farms, but also the future custodians of Australia’s food supply. Right now, many are facing signifcant challenges. From natural disasters to fnancial stress, country kids often grow up surrounded by uncertainty, with the weight of the farm’s future on their young shoulders.
Rural Aid is raising funds to provide both immediate and long-term support for country kids and their families. Donations will help deliver practical support including hay, domestic water, fnancial assistance, specialist counselling services, and continued delivery of Rural Aid’s Mustering Growth program — a school-based mental health and wellbeing initiative designed to build resilience and emotional strength in rural students.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the campaign is about much more than providing short-term support.
“If we want to keep young people on the land, we must support them now and from an early age. These kids are growing up in incredibly trying circumstances, but they are also the future of farming in this country,” Mr Warlters said.
“Many of our farms are passed down through generations. When we nurture country kids, when we support their wellbeing, confdence and connection to community, we’re not just helping them today. We’re safeguarding rural Australia’s future.”
For families like Danny and Erin Hutchinson, cattle and cropping farmers from Biddon, NSW, the value of support is deeply felt. Their children — Amelia (8), Ali (6) and Lockie (3) — are growing up with plenty of space to explore, but also with the stress of drought and fnancial strain close to home.
“We’re just so grateful for the support we received from Rural Aid,” said Ms Hutchinson. “It made a real difference, not just to the farm, but to our whole family’s wellbeing.”
Recent Rural Aid research highlights the scale of the challenge:
• 41% of farming parents are most concerned about fnancial stability and meeting their child’s basic needs
• 57% believe rural children need access to tailored mental health support
• 83% of farming families have used or would use Rural Aid’s counselling services
The campaign aims to ensure country kids have the support, skills and confdence they need to grow into strong, capable adults who can carry their communities, and the farming sector, into the future.
To help secure the future of our country kids and Australian farming, donate today at www.countrykids. ruralaid.org.au.
Rural Aid is Australia’s leading rural charity, committed to supporting farmers and rural communities through good times and tough. Since 2015, Rural Aid has been a vital lifeline in times of hardship, delivering practical assistance such as mental health counselling, hay, drinking water, and community connection initiatives. Now celebrating 10 years of service, the organisation continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with rural Australians, helping them overcome hardship, build resilience, and create stronger, more sustainable futures.
The Conargo Recreation Reserve was buzzing with activity on Wednesday, August 27, when the Riverina Sheep and Wool Expo made its long-awaited return. District and interstate producers, industry leaders, and school students from across the region were in attendance.
Hosted by Riverina Merino and supported by Elders, Nutrien, the Australian Wool Network, and a range of other sponsors, the event marked a triumphant revival of what was formerly known as the Elders Riverina Sheep Expo. The expo featured displays from 11 host studs based in the Riverina, joined by 12 guest studs from further afeld, representing a diverse array of Merino and other wool sheep breeds.
Due to rain, the sheep were kept under two large tents. With prospective customers in large numbers, it could be a tight squeeze at times. Attendees also explored 27 trade sites offering insights into genetics, equipment, and management tools designed to support and grow sheep enterprises.
Expo co-convenor David Wilson emphasised the importance of bringing together genetics and management in one place. “We wanted to make sure producers are in the best position to capitalise on improving industry prospects,” he said.
The speaker line-up was a major drawcard, kicking off with Hayley Pattison from Pattison Pastoral, whose live demonstration on home lamb butchering proved a crowd favourite. Attendees were keen to learn practical skills they could take back to their own operations. Australian Wool Innovation chairman Jock Laurie offered insights into the future of wool and innovation in the sector, global demand, and market trends. He also provided information on AWI’s ongoing research and development work.
Former AFL star Tom Hawkins, now part of Nutrien’s livestock and marketing team in Geelong, captivated the audience with refections on growing up locally, his journey through professional football, and his transition into agribusiness. “It looks to be a great day, although the weather’s not great,” Hawkins joked before the rain arrived. Hawkins later led a charity auction, raising funds for Deniliquin Can Assist by auctioning off a signed Geelong Cats jumper. The jumper was won by Ian and Stacey Lugsdin from Lugsdin Toyota and Deniliquin
Toyota, the major sponsors of the day, with a winning bid of $4,000.
The event wasn’t just for seasoned producers. Students from Conargo Public School and Deniliquin High School were also actively involved. Conargo students sold raffe tickets and soaked up industry knowledge, while Deni High students gained hands-on experience with sheep studs, sparking interest in future careers in agriculture.
MC Ian Evans summed up the day’s success, saying, “I was very pleasantly surprised by the support in terms of exhibitors and attendees. There’s quite a strong interest in Merino sheep, even in tough times.”
With strong attendance, vibrant displays, and a strong sense of community, the expo reaffrmed its place as a cornerstone event for the Riverina’s wool industry, with those involved already looking forward to stud sale time over spring.
For more information and updates, visit riverinasheepwoolexpo.com or follow the Riverina Sheep and Wool Expo on Facebook.
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In many areas of the Riverina, rainfall has been low and varied, resulting in low soil moisture to fnish crops without additional rain.
The question is will there be enough rain for a good fnish? Should/can you buy irrigation water? Or would it be more proftable to cut crops for hay? Or graze with livestock?
These are some of the key things you need to consider when deciding ‘where to from here’:
• What’s the yield potential of the crop? Will it likely provide an economic return with the cost of irrigation?
• Do you need feed to graze stock?
• Does the crop have enough biomass for hay?
• Have you got the equipment to make hay? Or a reliable, available contractor?
• Will you use or have a market for conserved fodder?
• Are there any chemical withholding periods to consider?
• Any in-crop weeds that may contaminate hay, either from an animal health or biosecurity risk?
• Growth stage of the crop at cutting – aim to balance quality and yield
• Storage availability for hay once made
Achieving a positive return on investment is one of, if not the most important factor when making this decision. Doing a quick budget and comparing your options helps you make an informed decision.
To do this, you need to start with a crop yield estimate. This can be done relatively easily with the following steps:
1. Select an area that is representative of the paddock. Using some type of measuring rod or tape, measure out an area of 1m2 and count the number of heads or pods.
2. Do this 5 times to get an average of the crop (A)
3. Count the number of grains in at least 20 heads or pods and average (B)
4. Using the grain weight for the crop concerned (C) (eg. canola: 0.4g, wheat: 3.4g, barley 4.2g)
5. Yield in t/ha = (A × B × C) / 10,000
Accuracy of the estimate is dependent on doing enough counts to ensure a representative average of the paddock. Your calculation should also include an allowance for grain losses of 5-10% both pre- and post-harvest. An example of the calculation can be seen in this NSW DPI tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2lDiX6_7NM
For instructions on calculating crop dry matter for hay production, simply Google ‘LLS Grain, hay or graze’. With your estimated crop yield and dry matter, you can create a rough budget comparing the gross margin of hay verses grain. You can fnd a simple online gross margin calculator specifcally for this by Googling ‘agriculture Victoria hay-vs-grain-calculator’.
After completing a gross margin comparison, consider each of the points listed above to assist in making the best decision for your business. Being prepared and making decisions early is the key to a successful outcome whichever way you go. For more information on alternate options for crops in a dry fnish reach out to your Local Land Services Offce.
A small business owner in Moama is harvesting the fruits of his labour — and preserving them — with the opening of a new purpose-built manufacturing facility.
Quincey Jones Jelly owner Tim Harley welcomed Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley, Murray River Council leaders, and family to the opening of the business’ new premises in early August.
The Moama factory is a signifcant step-up from Mr Harley’s double-garage, where his award-winning jams and preserves were made previously.
“We were an inch away from being shut down because we’d outgrown our last space,” he said.
“We’ve been looking for a new factory for a long time. Just physically fnding the building was one of the hardest parts.”
A large portion of the produce the business uses come from local sources, including fgs from Echuca Village and tomatoes and stone fruits from Kyvalley.
Community members also often drop off quinces, lemons and other fruits to the business in exchange for products.
“We’re blessed because a lot of the produce I can get, that’s been picked from the tree that day,” Mr Harley said.
“If you make a jam that’s a fruit that’s been picked the other day, you can’t get fresher than that. It just tastes better.”
Mr Harley is now looking to avoid supermarkets, instead taking his product to international markets, with buyers already interested in New Zealand.
He has also been approached by someone in Singapore that represents online livestream shopping infuencers, who have the potential to skyrocket sales.
Ms Ley said she would support a push by Mr Harley to fatten freight costs to metropolitan prices, as shipping is often more expensive in regional areas.
“That’s a disadvantage to regional businesses,” she said.
“We know that regional businesses are very special, and they deserve to compete on that level playing feld.”
Despite his busy schedule, Mr Harley plans to install a solar-powered battery system in the factory to accommodate night-time cooking, and expects to hire more employees.
At the opening, he took a moment to refect, thanking his team and family for their unwavering support.
“So much work goes into something like this. It could be easy to forget to celebrate all the little and big milestones, and this is a big one for us,” Mr Harley said.
“Running a small business today is very challenging. There’s so many things in your way.
“When you get something like this to fruition, and you can see it, stand in it, and introduce people to it, you have to celebrate your win.”
This year marks 30 years since Murray Irrigation was privatised from a government owned entity, signalling the birth of the company as we know it today. This article, part of a series written by the company to highlight important projects and milestones in the company’s history, looks at the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program (PIIOP) which made signifcant improvements to water delivery effciency.
It has been called “a generational, if not once in a lifetime project” which brought about monumental change in local irrigation farming.
PIIOP – the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program – in which Murray Irrigation Ltd (MIL) participated for roughly six years from 2013 to 2019, was the catalyst for the most signifcant system upgrades since the region’s irrigation scheme began operating in the early to mid-20th century.
The Commonwealth Government spent nearly $300 million across the MIL footprint for two funded projectsknown as PIIOP 2 and PIIOP 3. The frst of these projects (PIIOP 2) was signed in 2012, with work starting the following year.
In a nutshell, PIIOP was an asset renewal project which involved upgrading ageing infrastructure to beneft MIL customers by improving water delivery service. The focus was on providing customers with infrastructure that would last into the future and support the increased need for effciency, innovation and resilience.
It was that, and more.
PIIOP has left a lasting legacy that is expected to beneft not only irrigation farmers, but also the broader community, for decades to come.
MIL General Manager Operations, Scott Barlow, was Chief Operating Offcer when the company was undertaking PIIOP 3, which ran from 2016 to 2019 and involved expenditure of more than $114 million.
Describing PIIOP as “generational, if not once in a lifetime”, he said, aside from the enormity of the total spend, the two projects injected huge amounts of money into the region and brought skillsets that were often diffcult to obtain outside the capital cities.
“Many of the talented staff who worked directly on the projects were retained and still work with MIL or other local companies,” Mr Barlow said.
Importantly, what PIIOP achieved was an effciency improvement which continues to beneft MIL and its customers; those being the region’s irrigation farmers.
Mr Barlow explained that, prior to PIIOP, the standard farm outlet was capable of delivering up to a maximum of 12 megalitres a day, and adjustments to the outlet fow rate could only be made once a day.
But with more than 2,200 farm outlets upgraded through the PIIOP program, this has increased the standard fow rate to between 15 and 30 megalitres a day. Furthermore, the outlets can now be adjusted twice a day, and only 30 minutes notice prior to the channel run time is required.
“This higher delivery rate has signifcantly improved water effciency and productivity on-farm,” Mr Barlow said.
“Channel level fuctuation could not be monitored and rectifed in a timely manner as it can since the upgrades, which has led to much more stability in fow rates on to farm.”
It is interesting to look back on how PIIOP eventuated, and what encouraged the Commonwealth Government to make a total investment into the program of more than $850 million across nine private irrigation operators in NSW alone - including MIL.
It is also important to understand that the funding was not just a government hand-out.
PIIOP was funded through the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Water for the Future’ Program, which had a key focus on promoting water effciency.
“The program was actually the culmination of several things coming together at the same time,” Mr Barlow said.
“The government was launching programs looking to fund infrastructure upgrades in return for entitlements associated with water savings.
“There was a growing realisation that on-farm productivity could be signifcantly assisted by increasing fow rates and fow adjustment intervals, and there was increasing speculation that improved and accurate water metering would be legislated into organisations such as MIL.
“The latter never materialised to the extent the assumption was frst based on. However incremental change through evolving and increasing reporting obligations, as well as greater public scrutiny and expectation since the program’s completion, means Murray Irrigation is well placed to defend its operating protocols in this space.”
PIIOP 2, which secured a Commonwealth Government allocation of $169.2 million, concentrated on construction of regulators and outlets, installation of telemetry system upgrades and reconfguring infrastructure to reduce or change how landholders connect to the system.
There was also a sub-system retirement project, which involved strategic voluntary retirement of landholdings from the MIL area of operations by disconnecting them from the system.
Funding was provided to enable these landholders to convert to dryland farming and to assist with the installation of an alternate stock and domestic water supply. Under the project, landholders transferred their water entitlements to the Commonwealth and terminated their delivery entitlements and associated shares in MIL. In total, 29 landholdings participated in this part of the project.
PIIOP 3, using funding of $114.8 million, was more focused on some of MIL’s major assets and included improvements to the Mulwala Canal, Lawson Syphons, the Berrigan Canal and the Edward River Escape. These upgrades have extended the life of these assets and enabled improved system control, while allowing
MIL to harvest rain water events. The project has enabled strategic draining and Winter watering periods, which means more water put to better use for the region.
The effciencies generated through PIIOP even attracted international attention, with delegations inspecting the works as they were being undertaken to learn more about world’s best practice in irrigation.
“The completion of PIIOP 2 and 3 effectively means the non-earthen water delivery network has been upgraded during refurbishment,” Mr Barlow said.
“The improvements in the water delivery service levels to customers has signifcantly improved on-farm productivity.
“The company can continue to annually provide industry leading delivery effciency standards which help contribute to the overall revenue generation and value proposition of the region.”
In his fnal report on PIIOP 3, Mr Barlow explained:
Our participation in the PIIOP program has set us up as one of the most effcient gravity-fed irrigation systems in Australia. Murray Irrigation now prides itself on safely delivering fast and reliable water to its customers, which combines the benefts of modern technology with innovative infrastructure which provides a comparatively low-cost, highly reliable service.
Thanks to PIIOP, MIL customers enjoy assets with an extended life which control fows and water levels to allow for greater operational fexibility and effciency.
The PIIOP 3 Report executive summary perhaps explains it most succinctly:
Overall, a complete package of works that provide a sense of achievement, pride and demonstrated water savings to all parties involved; including our community, contractors, suppliers, directors and government offcials.
Indeed, a “once in a lifetime” project that will beneft farmers, as well as the community which relies on their productivity, for generations to come.
Voting for Murray Irrigation’s 2025 Member Director Election is running between 9.00am Monday 1 September 2025 and 9.00am Monday 29 September 2025.
The election is being conducted via an online ballot operated by an independent third-party provider, Vero Voting.
The four candidates (whose order was determined by a random scrutineered-draw) are as follows:
• Michael Clark
• Brendan Barry
• Phillip Snowden
• Lachlan Marshall
Shareholders are encouraged to participate in the voting process.
Shareholder login credentials, voting instructions and a statement from each candidate, have been sent to all shareholders and are also available on the company’s website.
For more information on how to vote
Visit: murrayirrigation.com.au/directorelections
Call: Vero Voting on 1300 702 898
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Fluctuations in daily temperatures, stress and mixing or transport of cattle can lead to Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). BRD is very common in feedlot cattle, but it can also be seen in extensively managed beef herds, particularly calves and weaners.
BRD is a “disease complex” involving a combination of stress, viral and bacterial factors. Stress can predispose cattle to viral infection which may compromise the airways and make cattle susceptible to additional bacterial infection.
In extensively managed beef herds, stress can be due to:
• Social factors (weaning and/or social disruption)
• Comingling (transport, saleyards or mixing of new mobs)
• Feed or water changes (changes in supplementary feed or increased green lush feed following rain event)
• Extreme weather (extended rain periods, sudden cold snaps, going from cold nights to warm days, dusty conditions)
BRD can present as pneumonia but may also occasionally result in death in severely affected stock. Affected cattle may display nasal discharge and may stand with their head and neck extended. Their breathing may be rapid and shallow, or laboured. Coughing can also be seen. In the early stages of the disease, signs can be subtle but can rapidly progress over the course of a couple of days.
Treatment of individual animals should be carried in consultation with a vet and generally involves a course of anti-infammatories to reduce the fever and infammation, and antibiotics to target the bacterial infection.
The key to preventing BRD is to use a combination of vaccination and management techniques to minimise stressful events, especially stressors that occur at the same time such as weaning and transport.
There are several different vaccines, which may cover components of BRD, available. The suitability of each product will depend on your operation. If you are buying in young stock, ask if they have been vaccinated for BRD or better still, you can request a cattle health declaration at the time of purchase.
To reduce stress in your cattle:
• Use low stress stock handling techniques
• Minimise mixing of mobs and new introductions , and implement quarantine practices
• Provide adequate rest, feed and water, especially after transport
• Ensure your cattle received adequate nutrition
• Avoid sudden feed and water changes
• Minimise exposure to environmental factors that contribute to the disease such as dust
For more information regarding Bovine Respiratory Disease, you can contact your District Vet by calling 1300 795 299 or drop into a nearby Local Land Services offce.
Regional NSW has emerged as Australia’s leading agritourism hub, attracting 32.7 per cent of domestic overnight visitors seeking agricultural experiences across regional Australia, according to fresh Tourism Research Australia data.
The state drew 700,000 international visitors who participated in agritourism activities, generating $2.5 billion in economic benefts during their 15.7 million nights’ stay I nternational agritourism visitors spent $3,448 per trip on average, exceeding typical international visitor spending in NSW by 9.1 per cent.
Key performance indicators showed robust growth, with international agritourism visitors recording a 12.3 per cent rise in visitor numbers, 15.7 per cent increase in overnight stays, and a 22 per cent boost in spending.
To bolster regional producers, the NSW Government has streamlined planning regulations and provided targeted funding.
Through the Destination NSW initiative, NSW First Program, operators can access resourceswhich includes the NSW First Agritourism Toolkit - to develop market-ready experiences.
“The program helps businesses create bookable, visitor-ready agritourism experiences; meet contemporary visitor expectations; and deliver authentic, on-farm activities that connect guests to agricultural practices,” according to Destination NSW.
Further details are available at www.destinationnsw.com.au/destination-nsw-businesssupport/nsw-frst-program
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• Get in touch and give us a tip of a great story idea.
• Contribute an article: If you are an expert in your feld then contributing once of, or regularly, is a great way to get started in our FARMtalk magazine. Contact Zoe McMaugh at farmtalk@ denipt.com.au or 03 5881 2322.
• Become an author: FARMtalk is open to occasional contributors who are experts in their feld or authorities on a subject or area. Once you have contributed an article, and the editorial team have approved you, we can set you up with a regular column to contribute. We would love to hear from you. Contact Zoe McMaugh at farmtalk@ denipt.com.au or 03 5881 2322.
• Have a fascinating farm in mind for us to showcase? Tell us! We would love to hear from you.
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A new best management practice guide for phosphine use in stored grain fumigation is now available.
A new best management practice guide for phosphine use in stored grain fumigation is now available.
This new guide offers a comprehensive resource for growers, bulk handlers, researchers and extension specialists across the grain industry.
The guide has been developed by experts with extensive experience in stored grain research, bulk handling and extension.
The guide covers key topics including: phosphine’s mode of action; fumigation practices, formulations and ventilation times; how resistance develops and how to manage it; and operational and regulatory constraints.
It is relevant to anyone involved in managing insect infestations in stored grain, from growers to bulk handlers, and is also a valuable resource for students and researchers.
The BMP guide is available for download in the publications section of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) website grdc.com.au. Hard copies can also be requested.
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