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
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
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
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
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
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 - 22 September 2020 By Natalie Mason & Mark Skewes Almond Irrigation Best Practice Management Improving water use efficiency and maintaining best practice management is a priority for most irrigators. Hort Innovation, using the almond research and development levy and contributions … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation decisions, mallee irrigation, Sunraysia Irrigation Systems, Water Management
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 - 6 April 2020 By Natalie Mason Plant based sensors for irrigation scheduling Technology used in irrigation scheduling is becoming more diverse and more sophisticated. Scheduling information can be gathered from variety of sources including weather stations, soil … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation scheduling, irrigation technology, mallee irrigation, smarter irrigation Home, Irrigation Scheduling, 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 - 4 October 2019 By Tim Robinson Irrigation Efficiency Incentives Program in the Mallee Merbein Pistachios farm manager Chris Rayner says the technical knowledge and understanding he can now apply to their 60-hectare planting is “as good as it … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation decisions, irrigation design, Mallee CMA, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
