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New investments unlocking the region’s agricultural potential One of Australia’s leading agricultural investors, goFARM Australia, is making large investments in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.
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he Australian owned business specialises in large scale projects that transform the productivity and profitability of farming systems. Co-founder and managing director Liam Lenaghan says the business sees a bright future for the region. “The GMID (Goulburn Murray Irrigation District) has the soils, climate, water and people to support a range of high value crops. At goFARM, we see great opportunities to bring together capital, people, and technologies to unlock the underlying potential of the region’s land and water resources.” As part of its farming operations goFARM has invested heavily in irrigation infrastructure, including sub-surface drip irrigation. General
manager of goFARM’s operations in the region, Nick Raleigh, says the business is committed to best farming practices: “Drip irrigation is not a new technology but traditionally has been very high cost. Modern We are serious manufacturing techniques about transforming now makes agriculture and leaving these systems a positive legacy in viable for annual crops the communities UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL... Managing director Liam Lenaghan and chief farming such as corn. - Liam Lenaghan, goFARM officer, Nick Reliegh plan on transforming agriculture for the better. Photo: Supplied. The yields and Australia’s managing water savings high density the pandemic, goFARM’s focus We are serious about transforming director. we are achieving ‘Afourer’ mandarin has been supported by the agriculture and leaving a positive are very exciting.” orchard. This is first strong commitment of its staff, legacy in the communities and In 2021 goFARM established stage in goFARM’s vision to directors, and investors. industries in which we invest,” its first two commercial orchards unlock the productive potential “The development of new, high said Liam Lenaghan, goFARM in the region, a 207-hectare of its assets in the region. value irrigated industries will Australia’s managing director. almond orchard and a 71-hectare Through the challenges of support job creation in the region.
goFARM is local, employing locals We’ve become a local, and are enjoying working with locals. Come and work with us. Please visit gofarmaustralia. com.au/work-with-us for employment opportunities.
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The Shepparton Adviser - Our Goulburn Valley Inspiring Innovation, Resilience and Passion in our community - October/November 2021
