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Confirming irrigation events online

Water supply & irrigation Oct. 11, 2020



Irrigation event confirmation (IEC) is rapidly becoming a must-have tool for irrigators, as missed irrigations can very quickly turn into lost revenue.

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LoRa devices boost crop yield on connected avocado farms

Avocado Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation Sept. 13, 2020



Accurately monitoring environmental crop stress.

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South East water prices expected to drop

Water supply & irrigation Aug. 12, 2020



ABARES forecasts lower water prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin in 2020–21

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Making use of water and technology

Olives Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation May 23, 2020



Technologies supports better water use efficiency.

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Water Infrastructure Rebate extended

General Water supply & irrigation Oct. 19, 2019



Permanent plantings will be included in the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate in Qld, NSW, SA, Tasmania, and the ACT, and can be retroactively applied to new bores and dam de-silting installations from 30 June 2019. Eligible farmers can claim 25 per cent of expenses up to $25,000 as part of a $13.2 million injection from the federal government.

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South Australian irrigators likely to gain 100% allocations

General Water supply & irrigation July 21, 2019



South Australian River Murray minimum water allocations for irrigators have risen to 38 per cent in the latest Water Allocation Statement issued Department for Environment and Water (DEW).

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No more water licences: Almond Board calls for moratorium

Almonds Water supply & irrigation May 20, 2019



A moratorium should prevent the issue of any new water licences for new developments in the southern Murray Darling Basin states until a review has been completed into the river system's ability to meet current demands, the peak body for Australia's fast-growing almond industry says.

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