Publications and Tools

 Improving Soil Structure and Productivity (pdf - 1587KB)

Summarises the extensive work on improving soil structure and creating 'super soils' by Dr Bruce Cockcroft from northern Victoria.

Available free via Land & Water Australia's online catalogue or by contacting CanPrint Communications on 1800 776 616 quoting product number: EF071249.

 Strategic Plan Phase 2 (pdf - 304KB)

Outlines the strategy for Phase 2 of NPSI. The second phase of NPSI will focus its investment on answering questions about: plant performance and its impacts on farm irrigation systems; system-level sustainability: and tools for irrigators, water suppliers and policy makers to measure change. More on Investing in NPSI Phase 2.

Improving Productivity and Sustainability in Irrigation - Case Studies of Success  (pdf 899Kb)

Outlines five examples of improved irrigation practices and planning. Describes practical ways to produce more fruit and more pasture; use less water; use recycled water; reduce water and nutrient run-off and develop regional plans to manage risk and deal with future uncertainties.

Available free via Land & Water Australia's online catalogue  or by contacting CanPrint Communications on 1800 776 616 quoting product number: PK061216.

The Significance of Night Time Evaporation from Irrigation Farm Dams - Summary Report
(pdf 216Kb)

The rate of night-time evaporation from farm dams far exceeds previous estimates; forcing a re-think on design and construction to ensure efficient storages. This report details the study's results and will help to improve the accuracy of seepage calculations from dams.

Available free via Land & Water Australia's online catalogue or by contacting CanPrint Communications on 1800 776 616 quoting product number: ER061198.  

Sustainable Irrigation Research Bulletin No. 5. New Tools for Measuring Evaporation from Farm Dams(pdf 709Kb)

Summarises the results of an evaporation study on farm dams. Includes a 'ready reckoner' spreadsheet that helps users calculate the cost of installing an evaporation reduction system, and
how much water is saved.

Available free via Land & Water Australia's online catalogue or by contacting CanPrint Communications on 1800 776 616 quoting product number: PK061214. 

Brings together the various and often competing elements of irrigation decisions, from selecting crops and cropping systems, to determining when and how much water to apply.

Suitable for farmers seeking a framework for strategically planning their business as well as policy makers and planners who need to understand the factors affecting on-farm decisions.

Available free via Land & Water Australia's online catalogue or telephone Canprint Communications on 1800 776616 quoting product number: PR061174.

 
Irrigation Update 8 - Newsletter of the National Program for Sustainable Irrigation (pdf 557Kb)

In this issue: The future of irrigation in Northern Australia; new publications; latest hydro-geophysical technology permits new appraoches to water management. Subscribe free.

Available free via Land & Water Australia's online catalogue or telephone Canprint Communications on 1800 776616 quoting product number: PN061121.

Irrigation Research 1993 - 2006 CD-ROM

This updated CD covers all National Program for Sustainable Irrigation (NPSI) research from 1993 to July 2006 and includes research reports, bulletins, fact sheets, Irrigation Insights and updates. Also includes a full version of the Knowledge Base, plus Acrobat and Firefox software to assist users to browse its contents. It is compatible with Windows 98 and later systems.

This free CD is available to order from Land & Water Australia's online catalogue or by contacting CanPrint Communications on 1800 776 616 quoting product number: EC061196.