El Niño looms over Murrumbidgee Valley farming despite increased water availability
What happened
Richard Malone, regional manager for Customised Farm Management, stated that while El Niño threatens farming viability in the Murrumbidgee Valley, increased rain in catchments improved water availability. This rainfall softened temporary water prices, allowing farmers to secure enough water to irrigate a larger area across the region.
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Why it matters
The climate outlook and water security in the Murrumbidgee region are critical to agricultural viability. Despite the risk of a hotter, drier season from El Niño, the secured water supply may lend itself to better overall yield for cotton growers.
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Who's involved
- Richard MaloneRegional manager for Customised Farm Management in the Murrumbidgee Valley
- MurrumbidgeeNational Resource Management Region where farm operations are managed
- El NinoClimate pattern influencing farming viability and water supply
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Richard MaloneSpeculative
The ability to secure water may influence the market price and supply chain for crops.
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The entities involved
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Murrumbidgee
National Resource Management Region of New South Wales, Australia
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