Farmers Received Award for Reducing Water Use
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Business
"The Brownhill Cup" is Awarded to Austerlian Cotton Grower forReducing Water Usage while Increasing Yield
BOGGABRI cotton growers Andrew and Heike Watson - who have reduced their water usage while increasing their yield - were today awarded the 2014 Brownhill Cup during a ceremony at Commonwealth Bank AgQuip in Gunnedah, NSW.
The Brownhill Cup is one of Australia's most prestigious agricultural awards and is announced annually in recognition of innovative farming practices that improve sustainability, productivity and profitability in agriculture.
The Watsons were acknowledged for their commitment to ecological and economic sustainability, which includes initiatives ranging from on-farm research and development, to involvement in the Climate Champions program.
The Cup was presented by NSW general manager Regional and Agribusiness Banking, Commonwealth Bank, Tim Harvey, who congratulated the Watsons on combining business and farming innovation.
Mr Watson said managing water usage is a challenging issue and has been central to the success of his family's 3000 hectare operation.
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