South East Queensland Irrigation Futures (2)
SEQ-IF(2)
The Queensland Government is taking further steps to encourage irrigators to adopt more efficient water use practices with the introduction of the South East Queensland—Irrigation Futures program (SEQ-IF2) . The program is part of the government’s commitment—outlined in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005-2026 to address the needs of rural water users in the region.
The SEQ-IF(2) program is funded for 4 years 2009-2013 through the Department of Environment & Resource Management. FAQI provides growers with practical assistance to improve irrigation efficiency, manage water quality outcomes, and fertilizer inputs plus other farm management issues. The program objectives are to:
- Assist growers to optimize on-farm natural resource management and water use efficiency, particularly through efficient irrigation practices
- Enhance the alignment of industry sustainability initiatives with regional NRM planning processes
The next Cut Flower and Foliage Industry Workshop - TBA
Monthly Updates
July 2012 - includes Sunshine Coast Industry Workshop Update
June 2012 - includes Bundaberg Grower Meeting update
April 2012 - includes Grantham Shed Meeting update
Current Projects
Evaluation of irrigation & pumping system efficiency for flower producers
As part of the new SEQIF (2) project, FAQI will be assisting growers in optimising the use of their pumping system and in-field applications of water.
The pump evaluations will help growers to identify problems and potential improvements in their irrigation systems.
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If you are interested in a free pump and irrigation assessment please do not hesitate to contact: Rachel Poulter - Ph: 07 3821 3350 |
Electromagnetic soil surveying (EM38)
EM38 surveying is a relatively new tool in tree crops which uses electromagnetic signals to survey the paddock and determine differences in soil texture and soil moisture content. As part of the SEQIF (2) program, FAQI is examining the potential for EM38 surveying as a diagnostic tool to assist growers to manage their soils and irrigation.
Fact Sheets
South East Queensland — Irrigation Futures:
- Drip Irrigation Maintenance
- Irrigation Management Using Tensiometers
- Effects of Water Quality on Plants and Soil
- Sampling Water for Quality Tests
- Interpretation of Water Analysis for Irrigation
- Water Recycling and Disinfestation
- Water is the Key to Growing Roses
- Nurtrient Management in Fertigation
- Irrigation system evaluations can save you money 1. Pump assessments
- Solar energy as an alternate power source in cut flower production
Quick Links to Major Projects
FREE IRRIGATION AND PUMP ASSESSMENTS
If you are interested in a free pump and irrigation assessment please do not hesitate to call us on (07) 3821 3350. Remember, the results are known only to myself and you, the grower, you are under no obligation to make any changes to your systems based on our recommendations, we merely seek to help you maximise energy and water use efficiency.
The industry as a whole should hold their heads high as efficient water users, assessments so far have shown that existing systems are already highly efficient.