Water Technology Cluster Irrigation Expo 2012 Shepparton Showgrounds May 16 & 17th.

The WTC Expo 2012 focus's on the government's "On Farm Water Efficiency Program" Rounds 1, 2 and the upcoming round 3 as well as NVIRP Modernisation.

The Water Technology Cluster is hosting its third Annual Irrigation Expo in Shepparton on May 16 and 17 - 10 to 4pm daily entry Free. The committee would extend a warm welcome to farmers attending this year’s unique irrigation focused expo, you will experience everything the industry has to offer in irrigation technology under one big roof at the multipurpose pavilion at the Shepparton Showground’s.

Farmers from across the region and beyond will come together to see the best in water technology and learn how they can apply the new innovations to improve productivity in their dairy, beef, horticulture and grain enterprises.
Farmers bring your farm plans to take advantage of specialist advice on irrigation efficiency programs and the right systems for your needs.

The WTC 2012 Irrigation Expo will facilitate a diverse program of demonstrations and industry speakers presenting farm case studies which examine economic considerations of irrigation upgrades in light of the increased interest in these systems with the Farm Water Program and Modernisation upgrades here in Northern Victoria.
There will also be an update on the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program from round one and two and the upcoming round three.

The WTC Expo committee looks forward to hosting is important event in the irrigation calendar at the he multipurpose pavilion at the Shepparton Showground’s, there will be ample parking for cars trucks and busses, entry and exit will be on Fryers Street Extension (SPC) 10 to 4pm daily Wednesday & Thursday entry is FREE.

www.wtcexpo.com.au Wendy Buck WTC Expo Chairman.

The Water Technology Cluster is a partnership between a range of regionally focused organisations who collaborate to help improve the effective and efficient use of water within the irrigation industry. This collaboration will help the sustainable regional development of the irrigation area and its communities. 

 The Water Technology Cluster 2011 Irrigation Expo was a semi finalist in the 2011 Regional Achievement and Community Awards in the Parks Victoria Environment and Sustainability Award held in Ballarat. 

THE WTC EXPO COMMITTEE hosted the 2nd Annual WTC Irrigation Expo in Echuca.

1,250 families came through the gates over the two days. The Expo provided education about modernising on-farm irrigation infrastructure for water savings....   

Facilitator; Wendy Buck and the Hon. Peter Ryan MLA, Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional and Rural Development and Patron of the Awards.

Welcome from the WTC Irrigation EXPO 2011;

A total of 1250 farming familys came through the gates over the two days of expo, some with farm plan's in hand to take advantage of round two of the On Farm Efficiency Program.  

Expo hosted the majority of irrigation suppliers together in one place with irrigation demonstrations and a program of events to deliver up to date irrigation information including innovative irrigation methods and products.  

Exhibitors expressed that expo provided them with an opportunity to showcase their products and, more importantly, to interact with their customers in an informal, hands-on environment.  

Farmers and their families we were able to put faces too many of the business owners they had spoken to on the phone over the years but hadn’t met before and there were plenty of seats and tables to sit and catch up with friends at expo while the young children took a break in the play area.

Farmers found the expo well worth attending and said they were definitely looking forward to being back there again next year. See you at the 2012 WTC Irrigation Expo 16th and 17th May 2012. 

The venue Echuca Racecourse Echuca is central to the Murray Darling Basin Irrigation Areas and provided a magnificent venue in 2010 and 2011, entry is free with gates opening from 10am - 4pm daily.

The official opening for the WTC 2011 Irrigation expo was at 11am on Wednesday 18th May Officially Opened by Paul Weller MP.

Farmers came to see over 85 displays by manufacturers and product suppliers and to experience - Irrigation and dry land farming Demonstrations.

Exhibitor evening guest speakers - The Hon Peter Walsh MLA Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Minister for Water.

Presentations by Joel Spry and Mark Costello N/Central CMA speaking on Living with less water adaptation strategies for the new dry land farmer.

Ian Gibb (Farmanco) farm case studies examining economic considerations of irrigation upgrades.

Dieter Kluger from the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities on stage two of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program

Paddlesteamer exhibitor networking breakfast Thursday morning is always popular.

Finish your Expo experience with the G-MW Bowls – Golf Charity Day on Friday
The WTC Expo prospectus and exhibitor application form can be downloaded from the website.

For further information contact: 

Wendy Buck
WTC EXPO Chairman
Phone: 0438 052 630
Email: wendy@wtcexpo.com.au
Website: www.wtcexpo.com.au