Customer acceptance of only the highest quality tablegrapes makes Robinvale growers very discerning about every aspect of production, including the use of water.
Drip irrigation has been questioned for its power to deliver sufficient water to citrus in hot climates but some growers have found it can be managed with excellent results.
Recycled water is a safe and sustainable water source for the production of horticultural crops as demonstrated by the success of numerous recycled water schemes across Australia. With an understanding of the issues associated with recycled water use and how these can be managed, the benefits of securing an alternative high reliability water source can be realised.
When Century Orchards Pty Ltd selected a site and planned its layout using the most advanced irrigation system available it started out on the right foot.
This bulletin explores the relationship between local irrigation practice and adaptive learning. When combined the shared conceptualisation of real world problems leads to better industry outcomes. The research bulletin uses a case study of irrigating a sweet corn crop with waste water to demonstrate this process in action.
Last year’s Irrigation Australia Limited Travel Fellowship winner Tamara Jackson made a presentation at the recent Irrigation Australia Conference on water and energy consumption patterns.
Developments in spatial sensing for precise application of water is a key interest of this year’s Irrigation Australia travel fellowship winner Alison McCarthy.
