This project aims to demonstrate flexible farming systems management including agronomic techniques that allow us to react to seasonal forecasting and variability. The goal is to create a flexible irrigated farming system that can react to an un-forecasted poor season by adjusting inputs or targets to deliver the greatest profitability; plan for a forecasted poor season by adopting practices to reduce the risk of failed crops; and when seasons are good, maximise production to allow for the building of cash and fodder reserves. Wheat was one of the four crops to be sown as part of this project. Topdressing rates and timings were based on gut feel and calculations based on soil nitrogen assessed by taking soil cores to 60cm were taken in mid-June, once the crop was established.
This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
This project is a result of a successful application to the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund's - Extensions and Adoption of Drought Resilient Practises Grants Program
The Irrigation Channel
The Irrigation Farmers Network (formerly Irrigated Cropping Council) is proud to present The Irrigation Channel - a podcast that brings news and information from the world of irrigation research and practices.
The Irrigation Farmers Network (IFN) is a farmer driven, not for profit, independent research organisation, committed to providing the latest research in irrigated grain production and connecting growers with local, state and national research and extension.
Collaborating with key research/extension organisations and funding bodies ensures growers across the region have access to the latest information in irrigated grain production systems to enable them to make informed decisions about best practice and drive profitable, sustainable farm systems.