Crop models and seasonal climate forecasts, which often form part of decision support systems (DSSs), are complex and knowledge intensive technologies. Typically, some form of learning is needed by end users to understand how these technologies can complement decision...
The success of the sugarcane industry in the lower Burdekin has been underpinned by a favourable climate and plentiful, good quality water provided by the Burdekin River and the Delta aquifer systems. Using available information and cumulative experience, the water...
Furrow irrigation has the advantage of low capital costs and low pumping energy requirements but at a high labour cost. The water use efficiency of furrow irrigation can vary widely and the best performance is only possible through careful management by the farmer....
IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT IS a considerable time investment for many sugarcane farmers. Better irrigation practices can lead to improved yields through less water stress and reduced water usage to deliver economic benefits for farmers. In some cases reduced runoff and...
Our project developed and demonstrated the benefits of automated furrow irrigation in the Australian sugar industry. Three field sites were instrumented, covering a range of farm layouts, pumping infrastructure and water sources. The three properties have each...
