Published - 26 June 2024 By Caelan McIntosh Irrigation farm planning promotes cultural heritage management A recent irrigation farm plan application from beef farmers in Stratford triggered an in-depth extension process which resulted in positive outcomes for the irrigators, the … Read More Agriculture Victoria, farm planning, Macalister Irrigation District, WGCMA, Whole Farm Plan Case studies, Farm Planning
Published - 20 June 2024 By Alexis Killoranand Extension services assist new farming entrants The Agriculture Victoria irrigation team were recently contacted by a couple who had just purchased 40 acres at Dawson, Victoria. They were completely new to … Read More Agriculture Victoria, case study, farm design, Gippsland, irrigation design, irrigation technology Case studies, Farm Planning
Published - 22 September 2023 By Kathy Long Planning a new irrigation development in the Goulburn Murray Water Region? All new irrigation developments in Victoria must have a licence from the local water authority whether the water is from a dam, natural waterway, channel, … Read More Agriculture Victoria, irrigation development, new irrigation developments, NID Farm Planning
Published - 31 July 2023 By Colette Suter Irrigation webinar 15: Reading climate drivers for better farm decisions: Using outlooks, forecasts and climate tools This webinar is the second of a two-part subseries focusing on how to read and use climate driver information, outlooks, forecasts, and tools to better … Read More Agriculture Victoria, climate tools, farm planning, forecasts, rainfall, seasonal impacts, water availability, water management, water market Farm Planning
Published - 31 July 2023 By Colette Suter Irrigation Webinar 14: Reading climate drivers for better farm decisions: Reading climate drivers This webinar is one of a two-part subseries focusing on how to read and use climate driver information, outlooks, forecasts, and tools to better manage … Read More Agriculture Victoria, climate drivers, farm planning, rainfall, seasonal impacts, water availability, water management Farm Planning
Published - 28 June 2021 By Tim Robinson Plan2Farm – Irrigation Farm Business Plan The Plan2Farm program has been extended and now includes the Irrigation Farm Business Plan workbook and podcast. This workbook is a modification of the original … Read More Agriculture Victoria, GMID, irrigation decisions, Plan2Farm, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning
Published - 21 January 2021 By John Paulet & Pippa Auld Centre Pivot and Lateral Move System Capacity Factsheet System capacity is a critical design component of any centre pivot or lateral move (CPLM) irrigation system. It is a measure of how quickly water … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, farm design, irrigation design, irrigation systems, lateral move irrigator, spray irrigation Farm Planning, Irrigation Systems, Water Management
Published - 9 October 2020 By Natalie Mason Minimising drip irrigation system drainage System drainage, or drainout is an issue faced by drip irrigators. It can cause uneven water application, restrict vehicle access, disease, environmental impacts and crop … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drainage, drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation design, mallee irrigation, Sunraysia Farm Planning, Irrigation Systems
Published - 13 August 2020 By Natalie Mason APAL Webinar: Managing orchards through drought In recent years, water availability has been a key issue for many horticultural crops. The Apple and Pear Australia Ltd, APAL, recently hosted a webinar … Read More Agriculture Victoria, APAL, drip irrigation, drought, dry seasons, seasonal conditions, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Farm Planning, Irrigation Scheduling, Water Management
Published - 9 July 2020 By Natalie Mason Soil survey vs soil sampling. What’s the difference? In irrigated horticulture it is essential to understand soil characteristics. It allows growers to maximise the efficiency of irrigation system design and to support crop … Read More Agriculture Victoria, horticulture, irrigation, mallee irrigation, soil sampling, soil survey, soil test Farm Planning, Home, Resources
Published - 23 June 2020 By John Paulet A new guide to Irrigation in Northern Victoria Are you planning to make a change to your irrigation system or are you new to irrigation in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District? The Irrigation in Northern Victoria booklet is now available … Read More Agriculture Victoria, farm design, gbcma, GMID, groundwater, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation decisions, irrigation design, irrigation information, irrigation systems, irrigation technology, irrigation upgrades, nccma, soil moisture monitoring, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Irrigation Systems, Water Management
Published - 20 April 2020 By Alex Schultz, Research Development Officer, NSW DPI Deniliquin Irrigation profitability case studies in southern NSW – Murrumbidgee Upgrading irrigation infrastructure to achieve higher operational efficiencies and water productivity can present a significant upfront cost and knowing if it is the correct decision … Read More irrigation case study, irrigation design, irrigation upgrades, Murrumbidgee Valley, NSW DPI Farm Planning, Irrigation Systems, Water Management
