Centre pivots and lateral moves (CPLM) have the potential to offer greater control and flexibility of irrigation management. Growers are seeing the many possible advantages for their businesses including potential yield improvements, reduced labour, more control of soil moisture as well as possible fertigation potential. AGRICULTURE VICTORIA IS OFFERING A [...]
Centre pivots and lateral moves (CPLM) have the potential to offer greater control and flexibility of irrigation management. Growers are seeing the many possible advantages for their businesses including potential yield improvements, reduced labour, more control of soil moisture as well as possible fertigation potential. AGRICULTURE VICTORIA IS OFFERING A [...]
At a glance Project: Flood to spray conversion Area: 36 hectares Soil type: Moderate permeability Water source: River diversion and reuse system Production: Significant increase Stock numbers: Tripled Project cost: $138,314 Incentives rebate: $12,472 Project cost per hectare: $3,842 Automated: Remotely operated Manual labour: Significantly reduced The Farm Alex and [...]
Wednesday 24 October 2018 10.45 am – 1pm Waverly Pastoral - Alex and Olivia McArthur 292 Bundalaguah Rd, Maffra Alex and Olivia McArthur of Waverly Pastoral are a part of a growing dairy enterprise undergoing extensive capital growth. The McArthurs have a strong focus on improving efficiencies and production, whilst [...]
WUE field day flyer_final_ Wednesday 17 October 2018 10.45am – 1.30pm Zane & Burnie Carnachan – Wai Nui Farms 616 Sale-Toongabbie Rd, Denison Zane and Bernie have been working towards upgrading their on-farm irrigation infrastructure since moving on to the farm. They’ve installed a reuse system servicing 130ha and converted [...]
ADVANCED DRIP IRRIGATION COURSES Agriculture Victoria in conjunction with Netafim Australia, will be running the following half day workshops for irrigators who are looking to receive the latest information in drip irrigation management. DRIP IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT Topics covered are: Drip system specifications – understanding designs and specification sheets Drip system [...]
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 many cases there is no single best solution for any given situation. Each irrigation system type has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation, [...]
Agriculture Victoria - in conjunction with Sapphire Irrigation Consulting and Nelson Irrigation, will be running the following one and one-half day workshop for irrigators who are looking to receive the latest information in centre pivot irrigation management. Topics covered, will include: - Key componenets of centre pivot and lateral move [...]
Centre Pivot/Lateral Move - 2 day training workshop WHEN: Tues 24th and Wed 25th July 2018 WHERE: Conference Room, DEDJTR building, 26 Wellington Road, Kerang VIC COURSE FEE: $820 + GST Member, or $1210 + GST Non Member SUBSIDISED COST: $150.00 + GST to Irrigators in the NCCMA Irrigation Region. To find out if you [...]
ADVANCED DRIP IRRIGATION COURSES Agriculture Victoria in conjunction with Netafim Australia, will be running the following half day workshops for irrigators who are looking to receive the latest information in drip irrigation management. DRIP IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT Topics covered are: Drip system specifications – understanding designs and specification sheets Drip system [...]
