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.

Our Mission

To invest in research, development and its adoption to improve the productivity and sustainability of irrigation in Australia

Outcomes

• Improved irrigation water use efficiency and enhanced ability to respond to changing levels of resource availability over time
• Reduced environmental impacts, more sustainable ecosystems and more prosperous communities.
• Improved skills, knowledge and decision making of end users which leads to practice change, and more efficient and sustainable use and management of water
• A national approach to irrigation related R&D in Australia, which includes a strong focus on a skilled human resource base and enhanced R&D capacity and collaboration.

More information

National Program for Sustainable Irrigation website