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? This new booklet outlines the key things you should consider when selecting an efficient irrigation … 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, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources, 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, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources, Water Management
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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, GMID, irrigation, irrigation decisions, seasonal conditions Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Resources, Water Management
published - 17 February 2020 By Rob O'Connor & Tim Robinson Seasonal Updates Feb 2020: Commodity outlooks and cropping options 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, dry seasons, GMID, ICC, irrigated cropping council, irrigation, irrigation decisions, nccma, Plan2Farm, seasonal conditions, seasonal outlook 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, horticulture, incentives, irrigation decisions, irrigation scheduling, Mallee CMA, mallee irrigation, Sunraysia 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, horticulture, incentives, irrigation decisions, irrigation technology, Mallee CMA, mallee irrigation, soil moisture monitoring, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district 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, … Read More Agriculture Victoria, dry seasons, GMID, irrigation decisions, nccma, Plan2Farm, seasonal conditions, seasonal outlook 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, horticulture, irrigation, Mallee CMA, mallee irrigation, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district 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) … Read More Agriculture Victoria, GMID, irrigation, land and water management plan, nccma, Plan2Farm, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management
