Murray River Organics receives funding to boost dried vine fruit industry

The Weekly Times

April 8, 2019 3:02pm

MURRAY River Organics have received almost $400,000 in Federal Government funding to advance the growth of the dried vine fruits industry across Sunraysia.

Two of MRO’s properties in Colignan and in Merbein will be part of the Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) project to conduct demonstrations of crop production improvements.

MRO said the three-year project would provide valuable additional funding to improve the capacity of dried vine fruit growers in achieving higher yields and profitability.

MRO chief executive Valentina Tripp said this year’s water issues highlighted the need for investment in improved irrigation and water management.

“We are delighted that MRO will be supporting DFA with this important project,” Ms Tripp said.

“It underscores our commitment to investment in research and development that will enhance our growers’ abilities to continue to innovate with new techniques, products and farming systems.”

MRO has implemented a number of investment initiatives in recent months, with a growth plan for its farming properties to strengthen vines and improve yields over the next two to three years.

A $1.6 million irrigation infrastructure program for Colignan has been completed.