Information on water and irrigation related specifically to farming and agriculture.
Blue-green algae are a group of photosynthetic bacteria. Blue-green algae can cause illness in humans and animals and affect your water supply long-term.
Having the right quality of stock, domestic and commercial water, where you need it, when you need it and in the quantity you need, are critical for all farm businesses.
Information on groundwater salinity, including pumping, quality, mapping, saline and irrigation.
Irrigation is the artificial application of water to land for the purpose of agricultural production.
In appropriate environments farm dams are a good way of storing water, however they need to be properly constructed and maintained.
Saltbush is a native, salt-tolerant forage more suited to the warm climate and low rainfall areas of northern and central Victoria.
Water is one of the most precious resources on the farm, especially in times of drought. Learn how other farmers have invested to protect their water supply.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
