Rising diesel costs are leading many farmers to consider changing their irrigation systems from diesel to electricity. The potential cost savings achievable by making this change will depend on the efficiency of your current system, the amount of water you pump, and the new electricity tariff. Within the Sunraysia, Goulburn [...]
Energy assessments of irrigation systems across the Murray Darling Basin have highlighted huge opportunities to improve irrigation energy efficiency. However, many farms still ask: How can I tell if my irrigation system is energy efficient? What are the likely costs and benefits of improving the energy efficiency of my system? [...]
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 Weekly Irrigation Requirements Northern Victoria Hello Irrigators, This is our final update for the 2025–26 irrigation season, wrapping up with forecast rain expected across the GMID over the weekend and into next week. Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the season. We look forward to reconnecting in August [...]
Welcome to the Irrigation Webinar Series recordings page Below you will find links to each recording as they become available. Webinar 18: 2025 Water Supply and Demand in the Southern Murray Darling Basin (April 2026) Webinar 16: New approach to delivery rights in Victoria: Place of take approvals framework Webinar [...]
Irrigators in the Mallee irrigation region can access weekly evapotranspiration (ET) data and related resources to help plan and refine irrigation programs for their industry. These publications combine daily weather and climate data with evapotranspiration and crop coefficients to estimate crop water requirements. Use the webpages listed below to view [...]
We are inviting irrigation businesses to showcase their products, services and latest technologies at the Gippsland Irrigation Expo this year. The Gippsland Irrigation Expo will return to the Sale Showgrounds on Wednesday 20 May 2026. The last event in 2020 attracted more than 500 visitors and this year’s Expo promises [...]
This video series outlines the key performance checks for a Centre Pivot Irrigation System to help optimise system operation and irrigation scheduling. Video contents An introduction to the benefits of centre pivots/ lateral move irrigation systems Checking Pressure Uniformity and Application Depth Flow Rate Pivot End Pressure in the Pump [...]
Interested in making your farm more resilient, productive, and sustainable? Prepare a Whole Farm Plan and future proof your farm to achieve your business vision. Cost share incentives are available to cover up to 50% of the cost of completing a Whole Farm Plan. Across the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District (GMID), [...]
Irrigation systems, in particular drip irrigation, will only operate properly if well maintained. By regularly monitoring and maintaining its components we can reduce blockages, deterioration of drippers, pressure irregularities, and impacts on tree health and yields. Here we highlight some management techniques that will help irrigators to retain maximum benefits [...]
Filtration is an essential component of some irrigation methods and a crucial part of drip irrigation systems. Besides being an expensive investment at first, it pays off by: Reducing debris and other contaminates entering the system. Avoiding blockages. Extending the life of the system. Lowering labour costs and work time. [...]
