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 to the Sale Showgrounds on Wednesday 20 May 2026. The last event in 2020 attracted more than 500 visitors and this year’s Expo promises [...]

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 on options for orchard management through drought. Mark Skewes, Research Scientist at SARDI, shared his research on farm monitoring in irrigated citrus, almonds, avocado and [...]

2020-11-12T14:55:05+11:0013 August 2020|Farm Planning, Irrigation Scheduling, Water Management|

Managing horticultural crops with less water

Irrigators may be faced with reduced water allocations at some stage in the future. In this situation a range of decisions may need to be made including:        the purchase of additional water (at a likely elevated value);        prioritise water onto preferred patches;        giving other patches reduced volumes with consequent reductions [...]

2020-08-05T15:46:37+10:0017 April 2018|Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management|

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 [...]

2019-04-05T15:21:20+11:005 April 2019|Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management|

Dry Season Workshops – Kerang

Commodity outlooks, irrigation and cropping options These free, cross-industry workshops will provide the latest on seasonal and commodity outlooks, making the most from your water allocation, and opportunities to discuss some tactical farm decisions leading into autumn, winter and spring. Topics Situation and outlook Water availability Climate Grain and fodder [...]

2019-02-07T07:40:59+11:001 February 2019|, |

Dry Season Workshops – Yarrawalla

These free, cross-industry workshops will provide the latest on seasonal and commodity outlooks, making the most from your water allocation, and opportunities to discuss some tactical farm decisions leading into autumn, winter and spring. Topics Situation and outlook Water availability Climate Grain and fodder Soil moisture network. Farm Decisions Cropping [...]

2019-02-07T07:40:37+11:001 February 2019|, |

Dry Season Workshops – Stanhope

These free, cross-industry workshops will provide the latest on seasonal and commodity outlooks, making the most from your water allocation, and opportunities to discuss some tactical farm decisions leading into autumn, winter and spring. Topics Situation and outlook Water availability Climate Grain and fodder Soil moisture network. Farm Decisions Cropping [...]

2019-02-07T07:40:16+11:001 February 2019|, |

Dry Season Workshops – Congupna

These free, cross-industry workshops will provide the latest on seasonal and commodity outlooks, making the most from your water allocation, and opportunities to discuss some tactical farm decisions leading into autumn, winter and spring. Topics Situation and outlook Water availability Climate Grain and fodder Soil moisture network. Farm Decisions Cropping [...]

2019-02-07T07:39:58+11:001 February 2019|, |

Managing citrus orchards with less water

To manage citrus orchards with less water requires an understanding of your orchard’s water requirements and the impacts of water stress.  There are a variety of options to consider when managing an orchard with reduced water availability. When considering these options, careful planning, including the use of a water budget [...]

2018-12-18T15:53:44+11:0018 December 2018|Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management|

Dry Seasonal Conditions workshops – September 2018

Free workshops presented in September by Agriculture Victoria and Plan2Farm provided the latest on seasonal settings and outlooks and an opportunity to discuss some tactical farm decisions under the current dry conditions. If you were unable to attend the workshops or you want to revisit any of the content you [...]

2018-10-11T16:36:20+11:0011 October 2018|Farm Planning, Home, Resources|
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