Griffith is the regional service centre for the vast Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, one of the most productive agricultural regions in Australia.

ProTen, a leading broiler chicken farm developer and operator, is strategically located here, with a total of 21 poultry shed sites across 56 hectares in the Griffith region alone.

From India to New Zealand and then Australia, agriculture and farming has always been a part of Mavi Singh's life. In 2003, he bought his property, Mavi Farms, in Leeton and has since built a successful citrus operation.

Check out this case study which includes a range of different irrigation strategies used by Mavi throughout his time in farming. 

Stahmann Webster (PDF 854.7KB)

Stahmann Webster is a large producer of walnuts, pecans, macadamias and almonds.
They expanded their growth to the Riverina region in 2004 where most of their plantings are now located.

Read this case study to learn about how a partnership between Stahmann Webster and MI has contributed to the enrichment of the MIA produce and community.

William Barnhill (PDF 2.8MB)

Bill Barnhill's family have been growing organic rice and cereals on their Leeton property for almost 100 years.

This case study tells of Bill's experiences of how both farming and irrigation have transformed overtime and, despite his initial hesitations, why these changes have improved practices.

Baiada (PDF 2MB)

Baiada encompasses the Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands and is one of the biggest producers of chicken meat in the country. Since the late 1950's, they have been running their poultry processing and farming in the Riverina region.

Discover how Baiada uses the water MI supplies including operating their own water treatment plant for self-sufficient processing which allows the water to be recycled for multiple functions.

John and Michelle Houghton; William and Tanisha Houghton (PDF 2.3MB)

A property with a history in the Houghton family dating back to 1927 was separated into two entities in 2000. Now these two adjoining properties are operated by John and Michelle Houghton and their son, William, with his partner, Tanisha.

In this case study, you can discover how the Houghton family worked with MI, including to consolidate and streamline the two farm's water ordering and receiving to enhance efficiency.

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McDonell family (PDF 1.8MB)

Farming in the MIA since 1912, the McDonell family have used their property for a range of operations from rice to oats to corn to cotton to livestock.

Read this case study to discover how MI's water delivery system to create flexibility, profitability and efficiency in their farming practices.

Garry Carlon (PDF 1MB)

The Carlon family have been farming in the Benerembah area since the late 1960s. Over a decade ago, Garry Carlon made the switch from rice crop to nut production to better suit the land and water requirements.

This case study tells of Garry's efforts to utilise opportunities and make decisions to improve farming practices in collaboration with MI, such as the conversion from flood irrigation to drip irrigation.

Peter and Katherine Herrman (PDF 529.7KB)

Peter and Katherine Herrmann have been growing walnuts at Murrami since 2015.

Read this case study to learn about Peter and Katherine's experiences, including the steps taken to achieve their aspirations, such as their partnership with MI and using reports.

Ciccia Family (PDF 3.4MB)

The Ciccia family's first farm was purchased in the MIA in 1938 and established as a citrus and wine grape business. Now a number of small farms within the business are run by brothers, Michael, Tony and Joseph.

This case study tells of how the Ciccia family overcome challenges relating to efficiency and productivity with the help of MI.