Our vision is for a vibrant, respected and sustainable Australian irrigation industry
The NIC is the peak body representing irrigators in Australia, supporting thirty-one member organisations across the Murray Darling Basin States and irrigation regions around the country. We represent major agricultural commodity groups with members collectively holding over 5,000,000 megalitres of water entitlement.
Our mission is to secure the long-term interests of our members and our industry
NIC is the voice of irrigated agriculture and the industries producing food and fibre for domestic consumption and significant export income. Our policy and advocacy is dedicated to a viable and productive irrigated agriculture sector in Australia. In 2017-18, total Gross Value of Irrigated Agricultural Production (GVIAP)* increased to $17.7 billion (up 14%).
OUR VALUES
Community
Our members want strong, healthy and vibrant communities, because they are locals too.
Collaboration
We will seek to collaborate and engage with stakeholders from all walks of life to discuss issues, explore ideas and work together to achieve solutions.
Integrity
Trust, honesty, truth and respect are what we will bring to the table and what we believe we see in others.
Leadership
We will strive to represent our members, their local communities and those directly and indirectly involved in irrigation to advocate for a strong sector which benefits all.
Prosperity
We will seek policy settings which enhance the economic, social and environmental prosperity of members and their local communities.
Sustainability
Our members understand that water is a precious resource and as such seek to promote best practice in water use and management, including through partnerships with environmental water holders.
Innovation
Our members are committed to investing in and promoting technology, and best practices in water and energy.
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AUSTRALIAN RICE GROWN BY IRRIGATION
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AUSTRALIA'S FRUIT, NUTS & GRAPES GROWN USING IRRIGATION
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AUSTRALIA'S COTTON FARMS USE IRRIGATION
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AUSTRALIA'S VEGETABLES GROWN BY IRRIGATION FARMS
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AUSTRALIA'S SUGAR ISGROWN WITH IRRIGATION
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AUSTRALIA'S DAIRYIS PRODUCED THANKS TO IRRIGATION
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
20-22 JULY 2022
NIC General Meeting – Nagambie
NIC meetings and field trips have been scheduled for Nagambie, Victoria on Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 July. Please book your accommodation.
19-20 OCTOBER 2022
NIC AGM
The NIC AGM and General Meeting will be held in Canberra on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October at East Hotel, Canberra.