Growers

Using recycled water in horticulture

Knowledge Management in Cotton & Grain Irrigation

Knowledge is fundamental to improving the competitiveness, responsiveness and levels of innovation that we see in industries. This research project aimed to determine how information and knowledge about water management and water use efficiency is being used and managed in irrigated cotton and grains and the key factors influencing decision making. To do this, 90 interviews of growers of cotton and grains, consultants, extension workers, government researcher officers, and irrigation equipment suppliers (more)...

Irrigation Update No.7 Newsletter of the National Program for Sustainable Irrigation

In this issue:

• Report card on National Program
• Getting the best out of NWC funding
• Visit us at Stand 415 at IAA2006

Open Hydroponics: Risks and Opportunities

Open Hydroponics (OH) is an innovative horticultural management program with over 2700ha currently being adopted in Australia and presents an opportunity for
more sustainable production (economic and environmental). Conventional drip irrigation growers are also adopting selected Open Hydroponic principles, which use similar practices and carry the same possible benefits and environmental risks.

Open Hydroponics - Risks and Opportunities - Stage 1 Project Findings Overview

Open Hydroponics (OH) is an innovative horticultural management program with over 2700ha currently being adopted in Australia and presents an opportunity for more sustainable production (economic and environmental). Conventional drip irrigation growers are also adopting selected Open Hydroponic principles, which use similar practices and carry the same possible benefits and environmental risks. OH aims to increase productivity by (more)...