Introduction

This innovative profile delivers an overview of the region for potential investors and provides information about production within Murray irrigation Limited and adjacent irrigation areas in the Central NSW Murray Region.

Australia's irrigation areas produce 28 per cent of the nation's fresh fruit and produce from less than one per cent of the agricultural land. Irrigated agriculture is a major industry in the NSW Murray.

The farm gate value of irrigated agriculture is more than $400 million and every $1000 of farm gate revenue generates at least $3500 of economic activity.

An extensive range of crops and livestock are raised in the region, with a significant number of processors located within and adjacent to the area. Climate, soils, quality water, the availability of land and good transport links provide the foundations for the development of new agricultural industries.

Water for irrigation is provided from the Murray River and the largest water supplier is Murray Irrigation Limited. As Australia's largest private irrigation supplier, Murray Irrigation is proactively encouraging higher value water use in its area of operation.

There are a number of organisations who can help you develop new opportunities and support businesses expanding into the Murray region.

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