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2021 GSR & YTD Rainfall Summary for the Riverine Plains

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Riverine Plains rainfall deciles and soil moisture probe readings 

There’s been some very significant rainfall totals across the Riverine Plains during November and early December, especially in the northern part of the region (the Henty Riverine Plains network weather station at the Field Day site recorded 212mm for November).

Growing season rainfall (GSR, April-October) for 10 sites across the Riverine Plains was generally average – slightly below average, with decile 3 rainfall at Euroa, Rutherglen and Lockhart at, decile 4 at Dookie, Albury, Corowa and Urana, decile 5 at Yarrawonga, while Cobram and Henty received decile 6 GSR.

Year to date (January – November) rainfall deciles ranged from 5 at Euroa to 9 at Henty and Cobram, with higher deciles in the northern part of the region.

Soil moisture probe readings showed the drying out of the profile during October, and the November rains have topped these up, but perhaps not as much as expected in some regions. As at 7 December, soil moisture probe readings showed the profile to be around 50 % full at Burramine, 65% full at Rand (site not flooded), around 60% full at Coreen and Culcairn, and 90% full at Rutherglen.

As of 7/12/21, the Agriculture Victoria Youanmite moisture probe was sitting at 65% full from 30-100cm. Dookie Land Management Group probes show 45, 62, 78 and 91 per cent full from 30-140cm.

NB Monthly rainfall sourced from a combination of Bureau of Meterology stations and Riverine Plains weather station network sites

Transforming Regions Development Program – Operational planning & processes, 18 September

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Dookie/Murch East Pulse Check Zoom Meeting – 1 September

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A meeting of the Dookie/Murchison East GRDC Pulse Check Discussion Group will be held online via Zoom on Tuesday 1 September 2020.

For more information, please email Riverine Plains Pulse Check Facilitator, Kate Coffey at kate@riverineplains.org.au

Transforming Regions Development Program – Part 3, August 28

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The Transforming Regions Development Program is designed to assist participants acquire practical skills that can be applied to both personal and business life.

The program resumed online from August 14, 2020. New participants are welcome and attendance at previous sessions is not necessary.

Part 3 – Managing Relationships

When: Friday 28 August, 2020, 8:30am-12:30pm

Facilitated by: Dennis Hoiberg, Lessons Learnt Consulting

Session Overview:

Relationships: At the end of the day, it’s all about relationships

Effective relationships are the fuel that keep small business alive. What are the strategies that keeps these relationships alive and thriving? It is more than just communication – it’s about shared values, goals and having a clear understanding of accountabilities and expectations.

Managing relationships is about understanding the key relationships and applying these strategies on a needs basis. It’s also about managing the difficult times, negotiating and collaborating to achieve a shared outcome.

Participants will complete an “Opinion Leaders Analysis” for external stakeholders and develop strategies for various stakeholders. Strategies to manage internal relationships will also be developed by participants, including a needs analysis, managing conflict, change and difficult situations.

To register for this event, please click here.

Further information about the other events in this program can be downloaded from the RPI Transforming regions program flyer August 2020

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Program, in conjunction with Federation Council.

Transforming Regions Development Program – Part 2, August 21

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The Transforming Regions Development Program is designed to assist participants acquire practical skills that can be applied to both personal and business life.

The program resumed online from August 14, 2020. New participants are welcome and attendance at previous sessions is not necessary.

Part 2 – Managing Finances

When: Friday 21 August, 2020, 8:30am-12:30pm (Note recently updated session times)

Facilitated by: Dennis Hoiberg, Lessons Learnt Consulting

Session Overview:

The devil is in the detail – understanding and using the numbers

Participants will be provided with another way of looking at the numbers and detail. This module will build the business and financial literacy of the participants, with the aim of achieving clearer aspirations for participants by asking more informed questions of their advisors and providers.

Participants will “deep dive” into their businesses using a provided template to help adopt strategies that may better serve them and their businesses. In this module, participants will also be encouraged to share their findings and to identify strategies to achieve their aspirations.

To register for this event, please click here.

Further information about the other events in this program can be downloaded from the RPI 2020 Transforming regions program flyer August.

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Program, in conjunction with Federation Council.

Transforming Regions Development Program – Part 1, August 14

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The Transforming Regions Development Program is designed to assist participants acquire practical skills that can be applied to both personal and business life.

The program will resume in an online format from August 14, 2020. New participants are welcome and attendance at previous sessions is not necessary.

Part 1 – Shaping your future

When: Friday 14 August, 2020, 10am-2pm

Facilitated by: Dennis Hoiberg, Lessons Learnt Consulting

Session Overview:

Vision without action is waste of time, action without vision is filling in time, but with vision and action you change change the world.

What is the most appropriate strategic planning framework for rural and regional businesses?

This module will use a recommended and tested planning model to identify the aspirations of the business and the linkages required to achieve them. Participants will investigate all aspects of business operations to ensure the business moves from people running a business to a thriving business being run by people – individuals, families, and co-operatives. This requires a change of mindset and thinking process.

Participants will begin developing their strategic and tactical plans, with templates provided to assist participants begin the process of transforming their businesses. Participants will see how stronger questioning and a curious approach to their why, what and how can help drive better business choices.

To register for this event, please click here.

Further information about the other events in this program can be downloaded from the RPI 2020 Transforming regions program flyer August.

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Program, in conjunction with Federation Council.

In-Season Update – Tuesday 11 August (online)

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Riverine Plains Inc will host an In-Season Update on Tuesday 11 August, 2020, from 12 noon – 1pm. The event will take place online, via the Zoom meeting platform.

The event will provide a brief, technical update for Riverine Plains region farmers and industry, and will include the outlook for spring (Dale Grey, Agriculture Victoria), fungicides (Bruce Larcombe, Larcombe Agronomy) and nitrogen decision making (Lee Menhenett, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers), as well as a round-up from a number of local farmers.

There is no cost to attend this event and all are welcome.

Registrations are essential: to register, please click here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note, participants will need to download Zoom software prior to the meeting.

For further information please download the 2020 RPI In-Season Update, or contact Riverine Plains Inc on (03) 5744 1713 or email info@riverineplains.org.au

UNCLE TOBYS Scholarship Applications now open

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Applications now open for UNCLE TOBYS Scholarship for agriculture students

Riverine Plains Inc is pleased to be able to invite local agriculture tertiary students working towards a degree or diploma in agriculture or agribusiness to apply for the inaugural UNCLE TOBYS Scholarship.

This new Scholarship is being administered by farming system group, Riverine Plains Inc, through the Riverine Plains Scholarship Fund.

Riverine Plains Inc Treasurer and Scholarship Fund Trustee, Mr Barry Membrey, said that it was exciting to be able to offer this scholarship this year and that it was great to see a corporate such as UNCLE TOBYS encouraging young students to take up careers in agriculture.

The Scholarship recognises and encourages agricultural excellence in the Riverine Plains region by supporting a local second year student in their studies.

The Scholarship will provide:

  • A bursary of $5,000 for a student commencing second year study in 2021
  • Access to work placement opportunities with Nestlé, the home of UNCLE TOBYS
  • Opportunities to network and gain knowledge, with free access to all Riverine Plains Inc events.
  • Personal mentoring by Nestlé staff from the UNCLE TOBYS factory

Nestlé Wahgunyah factory manager, Glenn Elske said that the team are delighted to be able to support future leaders of the agricultural industry.

“Supporting leaders in agriculture, especially those in the local region, is crucial to the success of the food industry. We know that agriculture continues to change – with advances in technology, greater focus on sustainability, and even changes to supply chains – and first-hand, local industry experience to learn about these challenges and changes will be invaluable.”

The UNCLE TOBYS Scholarship is open to current first year agriculture or agribusiness degree or diploma students, who will enter their second year of studies in 2021.

Students aged between 18 and 30 from the Riverine Plains region of north eastern Victoria and the southern Riverina region of NSW are eligible to apply.

Applications for the UNCLE TOBYS Scholarship open on 1 July and close on 30 September 2020, with further details available via this link.

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