Irrigating Agriculture

published - 16 April 2019
By Rabi Maskey
Should I install a pipe and riser or an open channel irrigation system?

Recently there has been increased interest in pipe and riser system with the roll out of programs like Farm Water. Upgrading farm irrigation supply channels to pipes and risers can potentially improve the efficiency of water use on farm through lower seepage and evaporation losses.
Pipes vs channels
Irrigators need to examine …
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources

published - 10 April 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions February 2019 – Damian Jones

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 9 April 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions February 2019 – Rob O’Connor

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 8 April 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions February 2019 – David Barthold

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Resources

published - 7 April 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions February 2019 – Colin Peace

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 6 April 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions February 2019 – Andrew Shields

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 5 April 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions February 2019 – Dale Grey

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 20 March 2019
By Alexis Killoran
Best practice surface irrigation upgrades in the Macalister ID

Project:  Best Practice Surface Irrigation (BPSI) and Reuse System
Area:  50 ha  
Water Source:  Modernised Southern Rural Water (SRW) outlet
Flow Rates: Previous: 7 ML/ha    Upgraded: 14 ML/ha
Watering Time:  67% faster Labour:   Halved Water saved: 0.2ML/ha/irrigation (34%)
Project Cost: $207,130
BPSI Rebate:  $5,720 BPSI
Project cost per hectare:  $4,143/ha
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources

published - 1 March 2019
Dry Seasonal Conditions Workshops February 2019

During February Agriculture Victoria ran a series of workshops under the Plan2Farm banner. Participants were provided with key information for making tactical decisions around dry seasonal conditions and the upcoming autumn, winter and spring growing period.
The cross-industry workshops provided the latest information on seasonal and commodity outlooks, and discussed different …
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Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management

published - 8 February 2019
By Alexis Killoran
Upgrading to spray irrigation in the Macalister ID

At a glance
Project: Flood to spray conversion
Area: 36 hectares
Soil type: Moderate permeability
Water source: River diversion and reuse system
Production: Significant increase
Stock numbers: Tripled
Project cost: $138,314
Incentives rebate: $12,472
Project cost per hectare: $3,842
Automated: Remotely operated
Manual labour: Significantly reduced
The Farm
Alex and Olivia McArthur from Waverly Pastoral operate a dairy farm in Maffra. They milk …
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Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources