Water Trading Information Session
An informative session with the latest updates on all things water catering specifically to the Murray region
Capacity to Deliver
The issue
The water market changes day by day and can be difficult to follow and understand.
It can be a challenge to follow the latest updates. Community members need the most accurate and reliable information so they can make the best decisions for their enterprise.
The solution
Erin Smith from Aither presented the latest information from their current water report at an informative session. She covered subjects such as the end of season carry-over and entitlement markets. The presentation was catered specifically to the Murray Region. Jeff Shannon from Rural Water Co presented information on the current water market in NSW and Victoria, the drivers for both permanent and temporary water and strategies for securing water.
The impact
Post event surveys revealed the following:
How relevant was the information presented at the workshop today?
- 25% moderately relevant
- 75% very relevant
The presenters were engaging and informative
- 25% strongly agree
- 75% agree
Will you make changes to your business because of the information you received today?
- 50% Likely
- 50% Unlikely
If you selected likely, what changes would you consider making?
- “More research into the alternatives available in water trading” and “Buying more water titles”
Average rating = 7.5/10 - Feedback
- “Water market and all the variable that impact it is impossible to cram into a two hour session. They did a good job in the circumstances. A lot of questions related to the politics and the policy of water management that were beyond the scope of the presentations.”
- “Informative” and “Needed better volume on Erin’s call from WMLIG end”
Key facts
- 20 attendees participated