Irrigation News

Low maintenance irrigation expands Big River Instant Turf production
Project upgrade was achieved using four pivots across 77.2 hectares utilising hydraulic drive systems proven in broadacre farming in the US A Victorian turf industry

Dumac offer specialist effluent pumps you can rely on
The Dumac Ruffy and Filter-cut vertical column pump are now readily available from new distributor W&P Pumps Since W&P Pumps has taken over the manufacturing

Hydrosmart introduces HydroMAX to clear Center pivot corrosion
HyroMAX is claimed to effectively clean salt and corrosion build-up from Center pivots to increase crop yields To improve the quality and ensure the integrity

Automated irrigation gives a boost to productivity at TIA dairy research farms
Substantial upgrades include a 50-bay rotary dairy as well as an increase in available irrigation water from 24 to 115 megalitres An automated irrigation system

T-L irrigation pivot system drives high stock feed yields for SA farmer
Two T-L hydraulic fixed six span pivots with precision point control and planetary gearboxes have added abundant feed for a SA livestock producer Cortina Pastoral is

Crusader Hose is now the leading local maker of layflat hose with Flexidrag
Flexidrag makes the job of selecting a flexible layflat hose much easier as it’s the Australian made market leader that every irrigator wants Reliability and

W&P Pumps offers the best industry product range backed by 24/7 service
By dealing with W&P Pumps you can make sure you are selecting the right pump and piping for the task every time W&P Pumps holds

John Deere provides more farmers with reliable stationary power and versatility
Power Equipment is currently offering the full range of John Deere irrigation ready power packs to get your operation working faster John Deere’s reputation across
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RBA Governor shows true grit to raise rates by a further 0.25% to hit 4.35%
With the distraction of the general public, taking time out to watch the running of the 163rd Melbourne Cup the Reserve Bank of Australia Board (RBA) has taken a swipe
RIC Act offering $4.075 billion loans to farm and farm-related small businesses under review
Farmers and agribusinesses will have the chance to provide feedback on the products and service delivery of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and the effectiveness of concessional loans through an
Getting the Murray–Darling Basin Plan back on track according to the Productivity Commission
Improved accountability would boost progress on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, according to the Productivity Commission. The interim report of the 2023 Murray–Darling Basin Plan implementation review finds the Australian Government’s
Victoria is now the best performing economy in the CommSec State of the States report
It will surprise many Victorians to learn they live in the best performing economy, but that’s the word according to figures released in the theCommSec State of the States report
Inflation rate gives the RBA a slam dunk to increase rates on Melbourne Cup Day 2023
According to Moody’s Analytics report on Australia Consumer Price Index the uptick in quarterly price growth will put pressure on the Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) to hike rates further when they
Grants of $50,000 are up for grabs to help build resilient regional communities
Applications are now open for grants from $20,000 or up to $50,000 for events and initiatives to strengthen communities and capability for drought preparedness. But get in now as the
Fire ants in the spotlight with Federal Senate inquiry viewing funding failures
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry into fire ants. The inquiry will assess the cost of a fire ant invasion of Australia and the impact of delays to federal
Animal disease detective training package will help prevent spread of infectious disease
The University of Sydney-led Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE) launched its world-class field training package on the sidelines of the World Health Summit in Berlin today. The package is designed to help
Research suggests a need to adjust to climate-driven shifts in solar power production
Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway, but an impending shift in the reliability of solar due to climate change could impact generation capacity and the management of the electricity