Regional Growth

Regional Growth - Marketing and Promotional Fund 

The GVIA is thrilled to have received funding through the NSW Government Office of Regional Development to develop promotional material to support irrigated agriculture in the Gwydir Valley. The objective of the project is to promote the benefits for business, investors and skilled workers looking for better opportunities and quality of life in regional NSW.

The GVIA project; Enhancing the Potential of Irrigated Agriculture in the Gwydir Valley, supported the creation of a series of short videos and supporting fact sheets, positioning irrigated agriculture in the Gwydir as an attractive industry with diverse career and investment opportunities.

It focused on the irrigated industries of cotton, pecans, citrus and olives and targeting people with a willingness to learn about, and actively support, the integration of innovation into agriculture. 

Key outcomes from the project was the establishment of the "Join the Ag Revolution" campaign, the production of five short videos and print material to highlight the positive future of agriculture, its value to people in regional communities and our commitment to a sustainable future.

To find our more or to our Facebook page @jointheagrevolution.

Join The Ag Revolution

Never has there been a more exciting time to be working in Australian agriculture. Innovation in drones, robotics and mechatronics are just a few of the developments currently changing the face of farming in Australia today.

This is an initiative of the GVIA and was created to form a collective community of people that are proud to be a part of Australian agriculture.  We want to promote the positive future of agriculture, its value to people in regional communities and our commitment to a sustainable environment across Australia.

Why should we value agriculture?

In our region we produce an average  $278 million of cotton which is worth at least $605 million to the community.

We are also home to the largest pecan orchard in Australia producing 90% of the countries pecans, as well as one of the largest juicing orange orchards in Australia.

Why is this the most exciting time to be involved?

The agricultural industry is fast evolving for modern production. This is opening doors to new careers that are exciting, innovative and rewarding. Our summary flyer introduces  career options for young professionals, while our cotton and horticultural flyers give people interested in these industries more details of the options out there. 

Thank You

Programs such as Join the Ag Revolution only happen when community and business stand together. The GVIA would like to Thank everyone who has participated in this program, and encourage others to get involved.  We need to drive the future of our industry together.