Products and services. AWMA design, manufacture and install water control infrastructure incorporating Water Control Gates and Penstocks: metering telemetry Monitoring and Control. Providing innovative Water Saving Infrastructure and Technology instigated the beginning of AWMA in July 2000 as Brett Kelly and Rick Bilton began exploring ways to assist irrigators achieve greater water control. In April 2004 new shareholders Murray Irrigation Limited (Australia’s largest irrigation company) strengthened AWMA’s capabilities and resources. Today AWMA continue to be innovative and responsive to the water industry through research, development and customized products.

Cobram Irrigation facilitates the design and installation of tailored irrigation infrastructure, specializing in pressurized irrigation systems with application to commercial agriculture and local government re-use facilities. Cobram Irrigation combines a wealth of local knowledge and technical expertise to offer solutions for water savings and productivity gains on farm.
As agents for Valley Centre Pivot Irrigators, Toro, Netafim, John Deere Water Products and Davey Pumps, Cobram Irrigation is well equipped to partner farming enterprises in progress toward modernisation. The business offers a retail outlet for supply of all irrigation equipment and is geared for Poly Welding and custom poly fabrications. Other services include, Bore hole pump sales, pump repairs and installation, complete water analysis and trenching.

Australia's leading organisation representing the breadth of the Australian irrigation industry. It has members covering all sectors of the industry, from water users, consultants, designers and installers through to educational institutions, government, manufacturers and retailers. The composition of the association provides members with access to a unique network of information as well as to people and organisations involved in Australia's water resources sector. The IAL has concentrated on achieving its aim of being the representative body of an internationally, nationally and regionally recognised irrigation industry, providing leadership in the growth and development of all its sectors. IAL is a member of the International Committee on Irrigation and Drainage.

Mapcon: Development plans: orchards & vineyards; olive and nut groves; mixed farming; wastewater; water harvesting & storage; new irrigation developments. Irrigation design plans : drip & spray irrigation; linear move irrigators; centre pivot irrigators; sub-surface drip irrigation; flood irrigation; reclaimed water reuse systems. Management software: PAM software for orchards, vineyards, cropping & stock; mapinfo & ixplore gis systems; digital farm plans; storage construction. Project management: land development; irrigation system installation; storage construction.

The Murray Irrigators Support Group is an information and technology based support group. Formed to create productive partnerships to bridge the gap between the farming community, industry, government and other non-government organisations.

Onleys GVIS provide a complete range of survey, design and consultancy services across the Goulburn and Murray Valleys. A list of services provided includes Whole Farm Plans, Irrigation Design, Channel Rationalization/Reconfiguration Reports, Subdivision of Land, Multi Lot Developments, Creation & Removal of Easements.
GVIS was established in 1979 by John Edwards and has been operating in the land and irrigation industry for 30 years

Padman Stops is a manufacturer of water control structures and automatic irrigation controllers for the surface irrigation industry. Our key product, which was designed and manufactured over 20 years ago by John Padman, is the “Padman Stop”. It is a 100% watertight rubber flap set in a concrete structure that makes it easy to automate gravity flow water, thus reducing the loss of water from leaking bay outlets.
John Padman developed the fast flow high efficiency irrigation technology to retain irrigation sustainability.

Rubicon Systems Australia Pty Ltd provides world leading specialist operational technology to the water and broader utility markets. Rubicon’s proven technology is substantially reducing water losses associated with open channel irrigation – with benefits to farmers, urban water users and the environment. Rubicon’s solutions for irrigation authorities include the design and manufacture of highly engineered water control gates and precision water measurement instrumentation combined with wireless communications networks and advanced monitoring and control software. FarmConnect brings the same advanced software and wireless technology to the farm – providing farmers with real-time soil moisture data and automatically controlling irrigation for maximum yield. Rubicon also provides SCADA systems and a complete range of sophisticated network operations management software solutions for water utilities.

WiSA Irrigation Management Systems are proudly designed, manufactured and serviced in Australia at our head office in Echuca Victoria. A WiSA Irrigation Management System provides extensive and accurate weather, soil and crop information utilising soil moisture monitoring, sensors and weather data to enable precise control of water and nutrient applications.
The WiSA Management System applications include: Rural - Re forestation – EPA and Environmental – Mining – Municipality – Suburbia – Hydroponics - Green roofs – Landscaping – parklands - golf courses - resorts – grey water and sewage applications.
A WiSA System uses a dedicated PC as a central control system, provides accurate data in real time which can be remotely "connected" to via the telephone and/or internet connection. This ensures optimum data retrieval and utilization of the equipment. Accurate data is collected in real time - no delays, no guesswork, no mistakes - so you can act on the information received in the present moment.

Andrew Goldman Excavations is a locally owned family business that has been operating for 6 years in the Cobram, Murray Valley region of Victoria. We have a wide range of capabilities from Project Management with Computer Design to Whole Farm Plans and all excavation work. Andrew Goldman Excavations has a large range of earthmoving equipment including excavators, D85A dozer and road graders with laser controlled 14ft blades. We are able to also supply a large range of sand and gravel products on site.

CRC for Irrigation Futures: Our vision for irrigation practice and water use in Australia is that by 2020, as a nation we will have: Defined and implemented the principles of sustainable irrigation practice in all environments; Processes that resolve the water use compromises necessary for people's needs, the environment, production and amenity. CRC for Irrigation Futures MISSION. We facilitate cooperative research and training networks and programs which continuously improve irrigation policy, tools, practices and processes to: double irrigation water use productivity; improve profitability for commercial irrigation enterprises and; protect and enhance landscapes and the environment.

IK Caldwell has been operating for 50 years and is an independently owned business with branches in Shepparton, Cobram, Rochester, Deniliquin, Bridgewater and Corowa. Its Agronomy and Technical Service teams deliver a range of services for broad acre, horticulture, viticulture, fodder, pasture, rice and summer crop production across these regions. For many years the Technical Services division has been heavily involved in the sale, installation, support and servicing of soil moisture and weather monitoring equipment for agricultural and environmental applications.
Charles DuBourg | Technical Services Manager
IK Caldwell, 102 Broadway St Cobram 3644
p: 0358 721166 m: 0428 210477 f: 0358 721466

J & C Reid Earthmoving: Our company provides contracting services to the Telecommunication Industry, Electricity Industry, Water Authorities, State Road Authority, Shires, Councils, developers, contractors and the private sector. It is the policy of our company: work with our clients, consultants, subcontractors and authorities; to deliver our projects to clients on time and on budget; providing evidence throughout that all works have been constructed in accordance with the contract specified requirements; while working in a safe and healthy manner; and ensuring environmental integrity is maintained.

KROHNE has pioneered developments in flow, density and level instrumentation worldwide for over 80 years. For the last twenty years, KROHNE has been providing solutions to Australian industries through various representatives. In 1997 KROHNE Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of KROHNE AG was formed, to meet the demands and expectations of its customers and provide the very best in expertise and know how to Australian and Asia Pacific customers that KROHNE is renowned for worldwide.

Murray Dairy is the Murray region’s service delivery arm of Dairy Australia. It is one of eight Regional Development Programs (RDP’s) across Australia that exists specifically for the benefit of dairy farmers in northern Victorian and Southern New South Wales. Murray Dairy collects the priorities of the region’s dairy farmers and allocates part of their service levy (collected by Dairy Australia) to those research and development priorities. On top of the service levy, Murray Dairy also creates partnerships with other agencies to secure additional funding. Murray Dairy comprises a seven-member board that is responsible for allocating the way in which research and development funds are spent in the Murray Dairy region.

NETAFIM WAS FORMED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF WATER SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION. BASED ON A LIMITED WATER SUPPLY, NETAFIM INVENTED THE WORLD'S FIRST DRIPLINES USED FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. TODAY NETAFIM'S EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, IRRIGATING SOME OF THE WORLD'S HARSHEST REGIONS, HAS FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHLY ADVANCED IRRIGATION PRODUCTS TO OPTIMISE EVERY DROP OF WATER USED IN IRRIGATION. NETAFIM WATER EFFICIENT DRIPLINES AND IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS HAVE BEEN IRRIGATING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND'S CROPS AND GARDENS FOR OVER 25 YEARS, SAVING MILLIONS OF LITRES OF WATER EVERY YEAR. TODAY, DUE TO CURRENT WATER RESTRICTIONS AND THE EVER INCREASING COST OF WATER, NETAFIM IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS ARE MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER FOR THE IRRIGATION OF OUR CROPS, FIELDS, PARKS AND GARDENS.

Northern Victorian Irrigation Renewal Project (NVIRP): NVIRP will plan, design and deliver a modernised irrigation system that will help secure the economic, social & environmental future of northern Victoria. We are a new entity with a most important role to successfully deliver Australia’s largest ever irrigation renewal project. From the investment of over $2 billion for stage 1 and stage 2 of the modernisation of the Goulburn Murray irrigation district (GMID) we will recover approximately 425 gigalitres of water (long term average) which is currently lost to the system. This project will establish the platform for northern Victoria’s future and its ongoing economic viability. The water savings will be distributed with 80 per cent staying in the northern Victoria region, shared by irrigators and the environment and 20 per cent will go to Melbourne via the sugarloaf pipeline.

Observant is an Australian-owned company that designs, manufactures and distributes products and services for agricultural, urban and environmental water monitoring, management and efficiency applications.

Paterson Pumps: Management of finite water recourses around the world demands and requires pumping technology that will maximise its efficient distribution whilst minimising losses. Paterson Pumps invests heavily in R & D to help manage with this need. Paterson Pumps provides a complete range of custom made Axial Flow Pumps, creating fully integrated solutions for your pumping needs. Paterson Pumps are not only engineers but are PUMP engineers, understanding all facets of pumping.

The Cropsol Group was established in 1997 as a specialist water management business, and its client base since that time has grown rapidly. The Cropsol Group is split into two focussed businesses: Cropsol Water & Environmental, which provide specialist Turf, Environmental & Wastewater monitoring technologies and services, and Cropsol Soil & Irrigation Management, which offer professional irrigation management services for Agriculture.

Chisholm Institute of TAFE: what is the water industry operations traineeship? Water Industry Operations Traineeships are targeted to workers who have a desire to work in the water industry. The main areas in which you might work are: Catchment areas and dams; water distribution; Irrigation; Waste water; water treatment. What will I be studying? Communication; Occupational Health and Safety; water Industry Practices; Environmental Issues; Construction and Maintenance. What employment opportunities does this course present? Water Maintenance Worker, Water Distribution, Sewerage, Draining.

Department of Primary Industries: Maintaining competitive, productive and sustainable farm businesses. We enable Victoria's agriculture and food sectors to maintain and enhance a reputation for world-class food by sustainably increasing wealth, employment and investment in regional communities. We facilitate the adoption of new ideas and practices, and assist industries and communities to understand, manage and adapt to change - change that is generally driven by economic, social and environmental pressures. We also promote trade by enhancing access to markets and securing market opportunities for Victoria. Our research, development and practice change efforts provide a strong foundation for the future of farming in Victoria. We encourage good farm management practices that deliver significant private and public benefits.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) leads the Victorian Government's efforts to sustainably manage water resources and catchments, climate change, bushfires, parks and other public land, forests, biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Irrigation renewal will: Use modern technology to enable more efficient on-farm water use through a more responsive water ordering system; Farmers will be able to order water when they need it rather than waiting five days for their water order to be processed; Provide certainty for irrigators and our future irrigation industry; Improve the efficiency of the delivery systems in irrigation areas, in most cases from about 70 per cent to 85 per cent and allow these efficiency gains to be used for commercially productive and environmental purposes, underpinning future regional growth and confidence;

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority: Securing our water future together. The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority was established in 1997 as the peak natural resource management body in the catchment to develop and oversee the implementation of the Regional Catchment Strategy. The GBCMA is working to ensure land and water resources are protected and enhanced as well as improving the region's social wellbeing, environmental quality and productive capacity in a sustainable manner.

Goulburn Ovens TAFE: Vision. Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE’s vision is to be a world class Institute delivering quality education and training beyond expectations. Mission. We will achieve success by delivering innovative and quality services and products in partnership with the community, industry and government to: Maximise opportunities, access, choice and flexibility for people and our local communities; Provide regional and national business and industry with skilled people; Develop the Institute’s staff to their full potential; Further regional economic development.

Purpose. "To encourage and assist investment, whilst working to develop employment and business opportunities for the established and emerging economic sectors within the City of Greater Shepparton." Objectives. To protect existing assets (employment, business and industry) To develop and build upon regional competitive advantages; To promote and support sustainable employment creation in the region; To coordinate the provision of appropriate land supply and infrastructure to support, facilitate and sustain development; To coordinate and encourage the provision of, or access to, appropriate education and training opportunities; To promote the region for investment, development, expansion and diversification; To identify opportunities for funding and support for local economic and community development initiatives, needs and priorities; To improve management skills and professionalism of small and emerging businesses.

Welcome to Industry Capability Network (ICN) – Victoria. Matching Capability with Opportunity. Looking for opportunities to grow your business? Want to become involved in major projects or expand into export markets? Or, are you a buyer looking for assistance finding competitive local suppliers? ICN can assist you – for free! ICN supports Australian industry by matching buyers with suppliers; assisting local businesses access opportunities while saving purchasers and project manager’s time and money.
The Regional Industry Link website is hosted by the ICN. Once registered on Regional Industry Link you will be advised of opportunities matching your company capability with your selected industry categories. However, it is your responsibility to monitor this website for details of future tenders, bids and opportunities. Registration allows you to: Regularly update your company capability profile; Select industry categories you would like to receive notification of opportunities; View opportunities.
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Moira Shire: Advantage, opportunity, lifestyle. Moira Shire is bounded by the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens rivers and is just 2.5 hours drive north of Melbourne. The shire is one of the fastest growing in north-east Victoria and boasts strong agricultural, horticultural and viticultural operations, a thriving tourism industry, affordable housing and to excellent education, sporting and recreation facilities.
Moira Shire Council’s Economic Development Unit is committed to: Encouraging job creation, business growth and investment in Moira Shire; Attracting new business and capital to the region; Capitalising on visitor expenditure; Enhancing lifestyle opportunities for Moira Shire residents; Providing detailed information and feasibility studies on major regional business opportunities; Investing in industrial estates and other business infrastructure.

Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government's lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria and was established as a statutory body by the Regional Development Victoria Act 2002, and began operation on 3 March 2003. RDV is responsible to the Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Jacinta Allan. The focus is on investment attraction, job creation, exports, creating stronger economies, communities and infrastructure to create a strong and growing provincial Victoria.
There are a number of programs to: promote business and industry development; work with local government and communities; help new businesses establish themselves; pave the way for existing industries to grow and diversify.

Shire of Campaspe: Economic Development across the Shire of Campaspe is delivered by Council through the Economic Development Department. Our aim is to facilitate the growth and diversification of business industry, tourism and agriculture through the promotion of sustainable employment and business development programs, through a proactive attitude towards business attraction and retention. As part of the Shire of Campaspe's Council Plan 2006 ~ 2010, the following activities have been identified for the Economic Development Department: 1. Develop partnerships with key local and regional businesses and cultural and tourism groups to pursue investment and economic opportunities. 2. Attract government funding to support local economic initiatives. 3. Promote and support programs that build the skills required by local organisations, businesses and industries. 4. Encourage the development of new industry and assist with local industries and businesses to meet the changing social, environmental and economic needs. 5. Plan for and promote development of appropriate infrastructure to support new and existing industries and businesses.