Proper irrigation management takes careful consideration and vigilant observation.
Automatic irrigation can be used to start and stop irrigation at command.
Drip irrigation is the standard irrigation system for irrigated horticulture in the Mallee. Most irrigators generally operate at a high level of efficiency.
For irrigators who are considering the installation of pipe and riser systems for delivery of water to border check irrigation bays.
Find out about the impact on soil structure and plant yield by irrigating pastures with saline water in the Shepparton irrigation region.
Border-check irrigation of perennial pasture can be quite efficient on suitable soils, with an appropriate layout and good management.
Issues associated with the process of conversion from border-check to sprinkler irrigation highlighting some of the advantages of sprinkler over border-check.
Centre pivot and lateral move systems are self-propelled irrigation systems which apply water to pasture or crop, generally from above the canopy.
Effective irrigation will influence the entire growth process.
Three methods for analysing soil characteristics are described here including soil pit survey, electromagnetic induction survey, and soil analysis.
When irrigators face reduce water allocations, a range of decisions need to be made to ensure the success of a reduced irrigation strategy.
In this environment of low and variable water availability, it is essential that dairy farmers have accurate estimates of the amount of irrigation water require
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.
