Former Ricegrowers Association chairman Jeremy Morton has been elected as the chairman of the National Irrigators' Council.
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NIC CEO Steve Whan said former chairman Gavin McMahon from South Australia would remain on the board.
"NIC's new chair, Jeremy Morton, brings a wealth of leadership in the irrigation sector. Jeremy is a board member of ASX listed Sunrice, a former chairman of Ricegrowers and a farmer - among other things. He lives in an irrigation community that has felt the day-to-day impact of water recovery and drought," Mr Whan said.
Mr Morton grows rice at Moulamein.
"It is an honour to represent the interests of our members, and to work with all stakeholders, to ensure we can maximise the opportunities from the use of our limited access to Australia's water resources," he said.
"We are heavily invested in ensuring that the management of water enhances the natural, modified & productive environment. It is my dream that the controversy in this highly contested space can become a thing of the past. I look forward to the challenge."
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