When you cannot buy or lease land to expand, build your subsoils instead.
Farmer Bill Stonnill needed to secure his water supply efficiently and economically as possible.
Table grape, citrus and pistachio nut growers from the Mallee's Sunraysia irrigation district have spoken of the benefits of receiving irrigation incentives and
Reducing water use in the dairy relieves pressure from the spring fed dam.
For Craig and Woody Oliver of Dunkeld, investing in a watering system for their whole property has been the key to making the grazing system work.
Dry years have provided challenges but they also allowed Benalla farmers David and Anna Stewart to think outside the square when it came to water management.
The use of an anti-evaporative agent on dams over summer can save water while water reticulation increases grazing flexibility.
Cutting his reliance on mains water has given Simon Park the confidence to consider expanding his business in the future.
Getting the farm water supply in order has realised big benefits on fifth generation farmer Andrew Edgar's western district sheep and cattle property.
Tim Leeming added dams and bores to his Paradoo Prime farm to increase the water supply.
In our changing climate water is a precious resource. Farmers are looking longer-term and taking a strategic approach to sustainable, efficient systems.
A new dairy for Binginwarri dairy farmers Bernie and Bettine Dijs has thrown up new opportunities to implement water-saving measures.
Updating their drip irrigation system has saved Nicholson River Winery 66 per cent of their water and electricity use.
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.
