The workshops will be held in Echuca, Tatura, Numurkah and Mildura throughout June.
Northern Victoria water resource manager Mark Bailey and Aither director Chris Olszak will provide an informative session on the status of water markets and outlook updates.
VFF Water Council chair Andrew Leahy said the workshops would help irrigators manage risk for the season ahead.
“These workshops are a great opportunity for irrigators to hear first-hand from an independent party on how farmers can manage their water and risks,” Mr Leahy said.
“With forecasters predicting a wet outlook ahead, it’s important irrigators know how to manage their dam volumes and spill risks.”
Locations, dates and times for the workshops are:
- Tatura: Thursday, June 2 at 11am, Ballyantyne Centre, 9 Hastie St.
- Numurkah: Thursday, June 2 at 7pm, Shamrock Hotel, 513 Melville St.
- Echuca: Friday, June 3 at 11am, Caledonian Hotel, 110 Hare St.
- Mildura: Friday, June 17 at noon, Mildura Workers Club, 100-110 Deakin Ave.
Mr Leahy will also provide a post federal election overview and what a new Federal Government means for water policy in the region and provide an overview of the efforts the VFF will undertake with a new government.
The workshops are free for farmers to attend and open to all VFF members and non-members. Light refreshments will be provided to attendees.
Farmers are asked to register their attendance by contacting VFF Member Services on 1300 882 833 or email: members@vff.org.au
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