National Program for Sustainable Irrigation

Channel Evaporation Mitigation - Videos

Channel Evaporation Mitigation from Land and Water Australia on (more)...

Managing fertigation technologies in citrus orchards

With recent advances in technology irrigators can now more precisely control delivery of mineral nutrients and water to the roots of perennial tree crops. These technologies, collectively referred to as fertigation, provide the opportunity to adopt and implement highly technical management programs, such as open hydroponics, that use drip irrigation to deliver a balanced mixture of nutrients and water. This research bulletin provides an overview of a project, funded by the National (more)...

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  • 2009
  • Product code PN30194
  • National Program for Sustainable Irrigation
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4 - Incorporating rye grass into soil management

4 - Incorporating rye grass into soil management from Land and Water Australia on (more)...

3 - Continuing the research

3 - Continuing the research from Land and Water Australia on Vimeo. (more)...

1 - The importance of managing soil for productivity

1 - The importance of managing soil for productivity from Land and Water Australia on (more)...

Management of Irrigation Water Storages: carryover rights and capacity sharing

Sustainable Irrigation Management Update

Water storages (reservoirs) play a vital role in the supply of water for irrigation farms, serving to smooth variation in supply and maximise the economic value of water over time.In Australia, major irrigation water storages are centrally managed via an announced allocation system. This publication discusses work undertaken to trial and evaluate two decentralised approaches - carryover rights and capacity sharing.

Modernising Irrigation Forum, Field Trips, March 2009

Future Flow Field Trip with Peter Walsh from Land and Water Australia on (more)...

Modernising Irrigation Forum, Presentations, March 2009

Modernising Irrigation Forum - The Lower Burdekin from Land and Water Australia on (more)...

About Us

Irrigated agriculture produces around half of the profit generated from agriculture in Australia, a vital contribution to national and regional development.

The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation provides research and innovation to improve the environmental and productive performance of irrigation in Australia.

The Program funds and manages research projects across Australia, working at the property level with farmers, at catchment level with policy makers and planners, and at scales that cross state and territory borders.

Our Vision

Australian irrigation that is valued for its environmental, economic and social contribution.