Published - 31 March 2020 By Rob O'Connor Tools for better irrigation scheduling In this recent webinar, Rob O’Connor from Agriculture Victoria discusses irrigation scheduling tools to achieve top yields and water use efficiency. Rob provides information on Evapotranspiration … Read More Agriculture Victoria, evapotranspiration, irrigation scheduling, irrigation technology, smarter irrigation, SMM, soil moisture monitoring Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Resources
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 - 16 April 2019 By Rabi Maskey Should I install a pipe and riser or an open channel irrigation system? Recently there has been increased interest in pipe and riser system with the roll out of programs like Farm Water. Upgrading farm irrigation supply channels … Read More Agriculture Victoria, farm design, irrigation technology, pipes and risers, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 4 October 2018 By Nick O'Halloran Renewables and Irrigation Webinar – What works and when? On and off grid systems Agricultural research economists, Janine Powell and Jon Welsh (both AgEcon) share their findings about how and when incorporating renewable energy technologies and irrigation storage stack … Read More irrigation technology, pumping, Renewable energy Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 10 September 2018 By The design of a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move irrigator System design can vary greatly for Centre Pivot or Lateral Move (CPLM) irrigation systems. Variations in design can have a large effect on capital and … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator, Whole Farm Plan Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 17 August 2018 By Planning a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move system When planning a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move (CPLM) system the following aspects need to be considered at the planning stage: Physical location (area, shape, topography, … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
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 - 2 July 2018 By Rob O'Connor Using soil moisture information to schedule irrigations As part of the Accelerating Change project in Northern Victoria, various soil moisture monitoring (SMM) devices were used over the last 3 years under surface … Read More accelerating change, Agriculture Victoria, irrigation scheduling, irrigation technology, SMM, soil moisture monitoring Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Resources
Published - 7 February 2018 By Rob O'Connor What to know about Soil Moisture Monitoring Soil Moisture Monitoring (SMM) devices provide information about the water status of soil. This information can be used to help you achieve top yields and … Read More irrigation scheduling, irrigation technology, SMM, soil moisture monitoring Home, Irrigation Scheduling, Irrigation Systems, Resources