Irrigating Agriculture

published - 13 March 2020
By Rob O'Connor
Managing autumn irrigation and stock feed requirements

Many farmers in the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District are preparing for autumn irrigation start-up.  Others have already started irrigating, largely on ‘the back’ of rain that fell in early March.
This article outlines some management tips to optimise autumn irrigation water use.  It also describes steps involved in costing out irrigation water …
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Resources, Water Management

published - 17 February 2020
By Rob O'Connor & Tim Robinson
Seasonal Updates: Commodity outlooks and cropping options – presentations

Free, cross-industry sessions were held in February 2020 to assist irrigators with upcoming sowing, irrigation and stock feeding decisions.
The latest information is provided on climate and commodity outlooks, along with cropping options and management tips for limited water availability.
Situation and outlook

Short and long – term climate outlook, climate drivers and …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources

published - 4 February 2020
By Natalie Mason
Anthony Cirillo’s Farming Story: Mallee Irrigation Efficiency Incentives Program

Table grape grower Anthony Cirillo said help to install “cutting edge technology” had resulted in bigger crops and better-quality fruit using “the same, if not less, water”.
The irrigation efficiency incentives program from the Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) helped to fast track conversion of older sprinkler systems to drip irrigation.
Upgrading …
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Irrigation Systems, Resources, Water Management

published - 20 January 2020
By Natalie Mason
Domenic Sergi’s Farming Story: Mallee Irrigation Efficiency Incentives Program

SJDC Produce director Domenic Sergi said the irrigation efficiency incentive program through the Mallee CMA allowed them to “improve our farm infrastructure”, and “help bring our systems to modern standard, to best practice”.
With financial assistance from the incentive program and training through Agriculture Victoria they were able interpret soil surveys …
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Irrigation Systems, Resources, Water Management

published - 18 January 2020
By Rob O'Connor & Tim Robinson
Seasonal Updates: Commodity outlooks and cropping options

In February 2020, there is another round of Seasonal Updates coming up with information on commodity outlooks and cropping options for the 2020 season.
These free, cross-industry sessions will assist irrigators with upcoming sowing, irrigation and stock feeding decisions.
The latest information will be provided on climate and commodity outlooks, along with …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 6 January 2020
By Natalie Mason
Draft Land and Water Management Plan for Mallee Irrigation Region

The Victorian Mallee Irrigation Region Land and Water Management Plan is being renewed and is now open for public comment.
The plan sets out objectives and actions to deliver sustainable irrigation in the Mallee catchment area.
Mallee Irrigation Region planning area (Mallee CMA)
The latest draft:

Provides the framework to help irrigators carry on …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 17 December 2019
By Matthew Hawken
LCIR Land and Water Management Plan renewal

LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN RENEWAL
The Loddon Campaspe Irrigation Region Land and Water Management Plan is currently being updated.
The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is seeking community input to identify local irrigation farming priorities for attracting regional funding.
Community members can provide valuable input into the draft discussion paper by …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 16 November 2019
By Ruby Barnes
Seasonal Outlook September 2019 – Building Resilience

Agriculture Victoria with Plan2Farm delivered 4 Dry Seasonal Conditions workshops in September across Northern Victoria.  Watch the presentation on Building Resilience to Cope with Change by Greg and Jo Bear below.
Greg and Jo are local farmers to the Kerang districts and are in a family partnership with Greg’s brother, Graeme and wife …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources

published - 14 November 2019
By Ruby Barnes
Seasonal Outlook September 2019 – Hay and Grain

Agriculture Victoria with Plan2Farm delivered 4 Dry Seasonal Conditions workshops in September across Northern Victoria.  Watch the presentation on the Hay and Grain markets by Colin Peace below.
Colin originated from a mixed farming property at Leitchville and today is currently a consultant at Jumbuck Ag. Colin’s career has included grain trading, grain …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources

published - 12 November 2019
By Ruby Barnes
Seasonal Outlook September 2019 – Water trading

Agriculture Victoria with Plan2Farm delivered 4 Dry Seasonal Conditions workshops in September across Northern Victoria.  Watch the presentation on Water trading by Mark Mitchell below.
Mark is a senior policy officer with the retail entitlements and markets team with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), based in Tatura. Mark has …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management