Irrigating Agriculture

Topic: irrigation

Drip and Microjet Irrigation Users Course – Tatura

published - 25 October 2018

FREE Half day workshop October 2018
“Drip and Microjet Irrigation Users Course”
Get the latest information on design, operation and maintenance of drip and microjet irrigation systems.
Tatura
Thursday 25th October
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Morning tea and lunch provided
Cost: Free, numbers limited.
Topics:
-Understanding designs and specification sheets
-System monitoring – measuring pressures and
discharge
-System maintenance – flushing, […]

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Drip and Microjet Irrigation Users Course – Rutherglen

published - 24 October 2018

FREE Half day workshop October 2018
“Drip and Microjet Irrigation Users Course”
Get the latest information on design, operation and maintenance of drip and microjet irrigation systems.
Rutherglen
Thursday 24th October
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Morning tea and lunch provided
Cost: Free, numbers limited.
Topics:
-Understanding designs and specification sheets
-System monitoring – measuring pressures and
discharge
-System maintenance – flushing, […]

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Seasonal Update Workshops

published - 21 September 2018

These free workshops will provide the latest on seasonal settings and outlooks and an opportunity to discuss some tactical farm decisions under the current dry conditions.
TOPICS
• Water allocations – situation and outlook
• Seasonal weather outlook
• Fodder and grain – situation and outlook
• Water market – current drivers and outlook
• Cropping […]

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Seasonal Update Workshops

published - 21 September 2018

These free workshops will provide the latest on seasonal settings and outlooks and an opportunity to discuss some tactical farm decisions under the current dry conditions.
TOPICS
• Water allocations – situation and outlook
• Seasonal weather outlook
• Fodder and grain – situation and outlook
• Water market – current drivers and outlook
• Cropping […]

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Making sure you are ready for irrigation – maintenance tips

published - 20 September 2018
By Alexis Killoran

Due to the dry conditions experienced in the Macalister Irrigation District (MID), irrigation has started earlier, and perhaps may finish later than normal, so it is important to ensure your system is operating as efficiently as possible.
This will maximise the amount of grass or pasture you can grow and reduce […]

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Seasonal Update Workshops

published - 20 September 2018

These free workshops will provide the latest on seasonal settings and outlooks and an opportunity to discuss some tactical farm decisions under the current dry conditions.
TOPICS
• Water allocations – situation and outlook
• Seasonal weather outlook
• Fodder and grain – situation and outlook
• Water market – current drivers and outlook
• Cropping […]

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Seasonal Update Workshops

published - 20 September 2018

These free workshops will provide the latest on seasonal settings and outlooks and an opportunity to discuss some tactical farm decisions under the current dry conditions.
TOPICS
• Water allocations – situation and outlook
• Seasonal weather outlook
• Fodder and grain – situation and outlook
• Water market – current drivers and outlook
• Cropping […]

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Weekly Irrigation Requirements – North East Victoria

published - 14 September 2018
By Dennis Watson

Weekly Irrigation Requirements – North East Victoria
This update provides ‘reference evapotranspiration’ (ETo) data to assist with improved irrigation scheduling for top yields and high water productivity.
 

Note: To convert mm to megalitres /ha, divide by 100. Eg. 50mm = 0.5ML /ha
What is Potential Evaporanspiration?
Potential evapotranspiration is calculated from a number of other […]

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Weekly Irrigation Requirements – Northern Victoria

published - 13 September 2018
By Rob O'Connor

 
 
 
Thursday 13 September 2018
Weekly Irrigation Requirement$ Summary – Driving Water Productivity
This update provides ‘reference evapotranspiration’ (ETo) data to assist with improved irrigation scheduling for top yields and high water productivity.
Irrigation scheduling tool
The attached interactive scheduling tool (mouse click) helps you determine the most productive timing for the next irrigation for […]

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Weekly Irrigation Requirements – Mallee

published - 3 September 2018
By Maxine Schache

Weekly Irrigation Requirements – Driving Water Productivity
This update provides ‘reference evapotranspiration’ (ETo) data to assist with improved irrigation scheduling for top growth rates and yields for the Mallee region.
ETo graph and readings to week ending 02/09/2018

What is Potential Evaporanspiration?
Potential evapotranspiration is calculated from a number of other measurements such as […]

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