Published - 19 January 2026 By Stephanie Ann Veskoukis Be Part of the Gippsland Irrigation Expo 2026 – Exhibitors Wanted 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 … Read More drought, irrigation, irrigation decisions, irrigation design, irrigation technology, seasonal conditions, soil moisture monitoring Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Irrigation Systems, Water Management
Published - 17 December 2025 By Nick O'Halloran & John O'Connor Energy assessment tool for centre pivot & travelling irrigation systems 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, energy, irrigation design, irrigation efficiency, irrigation energy efficiency, irrigation uniformity, NSW DPI, power Irrigation Systems
Published - 15 December 2025 By Colette Suter Key Performance Checks for a Centre Pivot Irrigation System 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 … Read More Irrigation Scheduling, Irrigation Systems, Resources, Uncategorized, Water Management
Published - 1 July 2025 By Caelan McIntosh Maximising return on investment for irrigation based solar installations Maximising the return on investment for any solar installation requires using as much of the power as possible, at the time it is generated, or … Read More Agriculture Victoria, CPLM, irrigation, solar pumping Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 27 June 2025 By Stephanie Ann Veskoukis Newry centre pivot assessment increases irrigation accuracy by 13% Context: Leathorn Dairies in Newry, West Gippsland, demonstrated just how important basic maintenance can be in improving irrigation efficiency. Over a two-year period, Agriculture Victoria performed … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, irrigation, irrigation efficiency Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 21 June 2024 By Billy Marshall Navigating the challenges of case managing an irrigation incentives project with the landholder based abroad An on-ground works incentive project facilitated by Maffra’s Agriculture Victoria Irrigation team faced a unique set of challenges. The owner of the dairy farm was based … Read More Agriculture Victoria, Gippsland, incentives, reuse system, WGCMA Case studies, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 19 June 2024 By Billy Marshall and Caelan McIntosh Sub-surface drip irrigation farm walk The Maffra Agriculture Victoria irrigation extension team conducted a farm walk at a dairy farm near Sale in March of 2023. Local irrigators were afforded … Read More Agriculture Victoria, case study, Gippsland, Macalister Irrigation District, sub-surface drip irrigation Case studies, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 21 March 2024 By Jeremy Giddings & Amanda Viana Fertigation in drip systems – Part 2 There are two basic injection methods used to apply fertigation in drip irrigation systems: pressure differential and injection pumps. Many factors will influence which system suits … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, fertigation Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 19 March 2024 By Jeremy Giddings & Amanda Viana Fertigation in drip systems – Part 1 Fertigation is the application of soluble fertilisers and micronutrients to crops through an irrigation system, and drip irrigation systems are highly suited to support this … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, fertigation Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 14 March 2024 By Jeremy Giddings & Amanda Viana Filtration for drip irrigation 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, filtration, irrigation maintenance Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 12 March 2024 By Jeremy Giddings & Amanda Viana Drip system maintenance and monitoring 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, irrigation maintenance Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 6 March 2024 By Jeremy Giddings & Amanda Viana Planning a drip irrigation system – what to consider? Drip irrigation systems use small-diameter tubes placed above or below the soil’s surface. These systems are generally used in orchards, vineyards, or high-valued vegetable crops. … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, irrigation design Irrigation Systems
