Factors affecting irrigation scheduling in flower farming

Factors affecting irrigation scheduling in flower farming

What is irrigation scheduling? Irrigation scheduling is how often and how long irrigation water is applied to a crop with an irrigation system. Irrigation scheduling is one of the easiest ways to improve water use efficiency when growing a flower … Continued
Increasing Adoption of Irrigation and Water Recycling Technologies in Australian Nurseries

Increasing Adoption of Irrigation and Water Recycling Technologies in Australian Nurseries

PA57134_Increasing_Adoption_of_Irrigation_and_Water_Recycling_Technologies_in_Australian_Nurseries The aim of this project was to identify and evaluate irrigation scheduling tools and techniques appropriate for use within container production nurseries and quantify water savings that can be achieved by utilising these. This would then be used to retrofit production nurseries … Continued
Determining optimum irrigation scheduling techniques for key wildflower crops

Determining optimum irrigation scheduling techniques for key wildflower crops

Final Report – Determining optimum irrigation scheduling techniques for key wildflower crops The Australian cut flower industry, like most Australian primary production, is reliant on water. The recent and prolonged drought in many parts of Australia has had a negative impact … Continued
Nutrient Management of Waxflower for Quality and Yield Under Adequate Irrigation Levels

Nutrient Management of Waxflower for Quality and Yield Under Adequate Irrigation Levels

Nutrient Management of Waxflower for Quality and Yield Under Adequate Irrigation Levels The key findings of this research are that it: Identifies the major nutrients critical for waxflower growth and flowering Determines the amount of those nutrients required Defines the … Continued
Introduction to Irrigation Management – Drip (trickle) systems

Introduction to Irrigation Management – Drip (trickle) systems

evaluating-drip Irrigation using drippers is often considered the most efficient method in terms of both water use and labour, but, because it is more complex in design and management, a drip system must be designed, installed, managed and maintained correctly.
Optimum irrigation scheduling techniques for key wildflower crops: do they exist?

Optimum irrigation scheduling techniques for key wildflower crops: do they exist?

Christmas bush and Protea Lit Review Final Report RP Few wildflower crops have been investigated for their water requirements or use. In many cases it had fallen to the farmer to determine the quantity of water needed not only to ensure … Continued