Published - 13 August 2020 By Natalie Mason 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 … Read More Agriculture Victoria, APAL, drip irrigation, drought, dry seasons, seasonal conditions, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Farm Planning, Irrigation Scheduling, 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 - 29 November 2019 By Natalie Mason Nursery Irrigation Workshop in the Mallee region During November, Agriculture Victoria hosted a free, two-day WATERWORK Nursery Irrigation Workshop at SuniTAFE Farm, which provided participants with the latest information on nursery irrigation … Read More Agriculture Victoria, irrigation workshop, mallee irrigation, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Home, Irrigation Systems, 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 - 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 - 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
