Irrigation webinar 7: Climate impacts on streamflows and future water supplies
Online WebinarThis webinar will focus on the impacts of our changing climate on rainfall, run-off, streamflows and water supplies in Northern Victoria. The long-term outlook for streamflows will also be provided. TOPICS • Changes that have occurred in temperature, rainfall and streamflows in recent decades • Key drivers of the changing climate and streamflow patterns • […]
Irrigation webinar 8: Goulburn inter-valley trade and Murray shortfall risks
Online WebinarPolicy arrangements for Goulburn inter-valley water trade have changed significantly for 2021-22. This webinar will discuss the 2021-22 arrangements and the implications for Goulburn inter-valley trade (IVT) this year. An update will also be provided on the Murray delivery shortfall risks for this season. When Tuesday, 7 December. 1 – 2 pm. Topics Understanding Goulburn […]
Advanced drip irrigation course
Shamrock Hotel, Numurkah 5-13 Melville St, Numurkah, Vic, AustraliaAgriculture Victoria is running a one-day workshop for irrigators. Get the latest information on drip irrigation system design, operation and maintenance. Topics covered include: System specifications – understanding designs and specification sheets. System monitoring – measuring pressures and discharge. System maintenance – flushing, chlorination, and acid injection. The course will be presented by Jeremy Giddings […]
Irrigation webinar 13: Understanding water supply and demand in the southern Murray-Darling Basin
Online WebinarRepresentatives from Aither will present their recent analysis, updating estimates of water availability and permanent horticultural irrigation water demands in the southern basin. This information will support irrigators to make informed business decisions and manage future water availability risks under varying climatic conditions. Wednesday, 29 March from 12 pm – 1 pm TOPICS • Projected […]
Flood recovery activity: March towards feed quality
Online WebinarHas your feed quality been affected by floods or storms? Did you cut hay or silage later than expected? How does this year's grain stack up for energy and protein? Agriculture Victoria is offering feed quality tests to check the quality of feed sources. There are a limited number of tests available, so we’re encouraging […]
Irrigation webinar sub-series: Reading climate drivers for better farm decisions
Online WebinarThis webinar sub-series will focus on how to read and use climate driver information, outlooks, forecasts, and climate tools, to better manage climate risk. Participants will be able to use information and skills gained in the webinar to better anticipate and prepare for upcoming climate and weather conditions. This will help with making earlier and […]
Irrigation webinar sub-series: Using outlooks, forecasts, and tools for better farm decisions
Online WebinarThis webinar sub-series will focus on how to read and use climate driver information, outlooks, forecasts, and climate tools, to better manage climate risk. Participants will be able to use information and skills gained in the webinar to better anticipate and prepare for upcoming climate and weather conditions. This will help with making earlier and […]
Irrigation webinar series: New approach to delivery rights in Victoria – place of take approvals framework
Online WebinarThe new ‘place of take approvals’ framework will strengthen water delivery rights in declared systems and will come into effect during 2023/24 following planned consultation and communications activities. The new approach will protect irrigator’s existing rights to have water delivered during a rare shortfall event. A consistent framework will be set for all declared […]
Centre Pivot and Lateral Move – 2 day workshop
Agriculture Victoria Kerang 26 Wellington St, Kerang, Victoria, AustraliaWorkshop Overview Centre pivot and lateral move (CPLM) irrigation systems have the potential to deliver benefits including improved yield, reduced labour and increased water use efficiency. This course outlines the important design considerations to achieve these benefits as well as the ongoing maintenance, monitoring and operation required for system longevity. This course is for farmers […]
Centre Pivot and Lateral Move – 2 day workshop
Shamrock Hotel, Numurkah 5-13 Melville St, Numurkah, Vic, AustraliaWorkshop Overview Centre pivot and lateral move (CPLM) irrigation systems have the potential to deliver benefits including improved yield, reduced labour and increased water use efficiency. This course outlines the important design considerations to achieve these benefits as well as the ongoing maintenance, monitoring and operation required for system longevity. This course is for farmers […]