Water is a valuable and limited resource and its effective management is essential to ensure the well being of our horticultural industries, catchments and communities.

Governments and markets are demanding that growers use sustainable production methods, therefore the challenge for us all is to develop an environmentally and economically sustainable citrus industry by improving water use efficiency, controlling salinity and minimising the use of chemicals in the control of weeds and pests.

The Murray Valley Citrus Board responded to the Victorian Government’s Green Paper on “Securing Our Water Future” and this response can be viewed on this website.

The “Green Paper” describes many high level reforms to the Victorian water industry. Many of these reforms are likely to result in significant change and have the potential to affect the welfare and business operations of our citrus growers.The Murray Valley Citrus Board has asked the government that it be kept informed of progress and potential implications of the proposed reform in the spirit of working co-operatively in promoting improvements already in train and implementing workable solutions to protect the river through research, development and extension initiatives.

John Tesoriero
Chief Executive

DPI Irrigation Management Training

Irrigators Grant Application Form

To apply for the Federal Government $20,000.00 Irrigators grant download the appliction form here.

Drought Water Budget Spreadsheet

This spreadsheet can be used by citrus producers to manage reduced water availability.

Managing citrus orchards with less water

This document offers options and strategies that can be used by citrus producers to manage reduced water availability. Further details available here:

. 2004 Response to the Green Paper "Securing our Water Future"
Copy of the Murray Valley Citrus Board's response to the Green paper.

Riverlink Water Use Efficiency Check List
This Drought Strategy Check ist for Horticulture consists of a series of questions, the answers of which may help growers manage their properties during periods of reduced water allocations.

Water Use Efficiency in Citrus
Water stress can affect citrus at each development stage. The following options provide a guide that can be used to develop a strategy that suits your own situation (climate, soil type, irrigation system, varieties, etc).