Lachlan Valley Water has launched a photo competition aimed at bringing to light the diversity and value of our region’s irrigated food and fibre production.
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Chairman Tom Green said the irrigation in the Lachlay Valley was responsible for $190m to $245m of food and fibre each year, both raw product and value-added.
“We know that this is a highly productive valley, from Gunning and Oxley,” he said.
“Vegetables, fruit, cotton and sheep, as well as other livestock, account for the bulk of total irrigated production according to ABS stats – all produced with less than 20 per cent of the available water.”
The photography competition is one way Lachlan Valley Water wants to help bring greater awareness within and beyond the valley of what is produced here.
From watermelon and asparagus to cotton, milk and prime lambs, there are many opportunities for budding photographers.
Let’s not forget the people of the valley’s farming community.
“Water is the lifeblood of our communities; a fair share of water for industry means jobs, schools and other community infrastructure that keeps people here,” Mr Green said.
The photo competition is open to all amateur photographers, in youth and open categories.
The $300 cash prize money will be split between the two categories with a winner and runner up to be announced on September 29.
Details and entry forms are available on the website www.lvw.com.au
