Irrigation opens new rural pathways

Caitlin Jarvis
Updated June 29 2016 - 5:34pm, first published 3:12pm
Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff talks about the success of irrigation.
Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff talks about the success of irrigation.

Reid Fruits will plant its first cherry trees at Honeywood Orchards next month on what was traditional grazing land – all thanks to irrigation. Access to some of the state’s irrigation scheme is unlocking new opportunities, such as this expansion, according to Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff. “Generations before would never have believed that we could turn this grazing land into a cherry orchard, yet that’s what’s being achieved through irrigation,” he said. “The unique elevation of the site will also extend harvest time beyond that at any other orchard, allowing Reid Fruits to tap into the lucrative Chinese New Year market unlike ever before. Federal Liberal Member for Lyons Eric Hutchinson said it was great to see investment in irrigation and innovation assisting Reid Fruits’.

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Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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