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 - 14 February 2020 By Natalie Mason Blue-green algae alerts for Sunraysia Blue-green algae (BGA) blooms have been reported with increasing regularity in inland river networks in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. Sunraysia recently experienced a … Read More horticulture, irrigation, Lower Murray Water, mallee irrigation, Sunraysia Home, Resources, Water Management
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 - 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 - 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
Published - 18 December 2018 By Jeremy Giddings 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drought, dry seasons, horticulture, NSW DPI, seasonal conditions, Sunraysia Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management
Published - 27 July 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Aspects to consider when choosing an irrigation system for horticulture Irrigation system selection is an important aspect of setting up or upgrading horticultural enterprises. There are many different types of irrigation systems available, and in … Read More drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 20 July 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Variable speed drives — an energy saving option for irrigated horticulture A variable speed drive (VSD) is used to adjust a pump’s flow or pressure to the field requirements (actual demand). Adopting VSDs in irrigation was … Read More energy saving, horticulture, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, pumping efficiency, smarter irrigation, variable speed drive, VSD Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 17 April 2018 By Jeremy Giddings 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, drip irrigation, drought, horticulture, irrigation, smarter irrigation, Sunraysia Farm Planning, Home, Resources, Water Management
Published - 1 March 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Maintaining a drip irrigation system for perennial horticulture Irrigation systems only operate well if properly maintained. This is especially important for drip irrigation, as it is difficult to detect problems before crop health … Read More drip irrigation, horticulture, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 9 February 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Converting mature citrus to drip irrigation Drip irrigation is a popular method of water application for citrus growers, for both: new developments and converting established plantings. Converting mature citrus trees to … Read More citrus, drip irrigation, horticulture, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources