water use

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

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 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

Best Practise Guidelines for Greenhouse Water Management

best-practice-water-management The information provided within these “Best Practice Guidelines for Greenhouse Water Management” is an example of such a collaborative approach, where suppliers have come together to pool their knowledge and experience, offering advice to help facilitate improved environmental performance in the … Continued

Floriculture News No.62

Nutrition and irrigation of waxflower Contents The latest from the Protea world …………………………………………………….. 3 Word from the editors ………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Waxflower Nutrition and Benchmarking workshops/visits in SA and Vic/NSW …………. 4 Workshops on Nutrition and Benchmarking in Queensland ………………………………….. 4 … Continued

to optimise the nutrient status in the root environment of gerbera plants grown in closed hydroponic systems, it is recommended to increase the relative K, P and Mn supply and correspondingly decrease that of Ca, Mg, and SO4, with reference to the ratios … Continued

Growing media and watering strategies

The activity of the roots and the pH of the dripping-water are the important factors for sufficient nutrient uptake. Between a supply-Cf of 14 and 17 there won’t be any influence on the growth and quality. Only when the changes … Continued

Case Study -Improving irrigation system energy efficiency in inground foliage production

Most flower growers are time poor but Andrew now appreciates the importance of making time to monitor the system regularly to ensure that benchmarks of pressure, flow rate and energy consumption are being met as a simple means to keep input costs down and maximise … Continued

Case Study – Winning with Water at Rosemount

Saving water and energy has never been more important for flower growers. Faced with rising costs and limited natural resources, efficient water management is essential for every production business, as well as for the environment and the community.

Assessment of mulch to improve water use efficiency and productivity of in-ground native flower production

Monitoring soil moisture fluctuations, weed control and productivity of the native cut flower NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) in under mulched and unmulched conditions has provided valuable information to support the adoption of mulching as a best management practice for sustainable in-ground flower … Continued

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