??More than half of all dairy farmers in Australia depend on irrigation
?The dairy industry has established 17 irrigation research and learning sites
?For Farmers who rely on irrigation, improving the way they grow crops could be a game changer
The DAA is currently working on projects with the cotton, sugar crop, grain and rice industries to enable Australian farmers to enjoy the benefits of the latest efficient water technologies.
?More than half of all Australian farmers use irrigation, and farms in some areas depend entirely on irrigation water.
The "SMARTER IRRIGATION FOR PROFIT" project aims to help farmers increase their profits by an average of a $20,000 to a $40,000 a year. The project is now in its second phase and 17 research and learning sites have been established in Australia's dairy regions.
Watch the video below to learn more about Australia's "improved irrigation to increase profits" project.
Dr Davy, Chief Executive of the Australian Dairy Board, said the project, which involves five rural research and development companies, five universities and four government organisations, was important enough to recognise the importance of the project for Australian agriculture.
'improved irrigation to increase profits' is one of the main cooperative investment projects in Australian agriculture -- it will revolutionise many irrigation-dependent dairy farmers. Efficient water use is essential for sustaining the dairy industry in one of the most climate-changing regions on earth,"said Dr Neixin.
Bryan, who took over the family farm in 2018, is actively consulting with more experienced people in the area while exploring new strategies with his wife, Lizzy.
"The 'improved irrigation for profit' project provides us with an opportunity to learn more about which data are more important for efficient irrigation and how to maximize yields between the winter ryegrass season and early summer. "
The new fixed irrigation system will not only allow Bryan's irrigation model to meet the needs of the plants, but also allow them to obtain the best return on investment.
Brian Chappelle Chapuli from Fairdale farm
Bryan regularly checks his smartphone for data from the soil moisture probe to make decisions.
(Source: Dairy Australia)