Irrigation demonstration trials on farms in the Lake Wellington Catchment
The Sustainable Irrigation Program (SIP) supports farmers in the Lake Wellington Catchment with funding to demonstrate innovative irrigation and nutrient management technologies through the Irrigation Demonstration Project.
The Irrigation Demonstration Project is aimed at irrigators who are interested in trailing emerging technologies and methods on their farm and sharing the learnings with the irrigation community.
Watch the video below to find out more
For more information download the Landholder booklet (PDF 2MB)
Previous demonstration projects
Between 2022-24, four irrigators in the Macalister Irrigation District received grant funding to host demonstration sites on their farms. Two focused on best practice management of dairy effluent, with the remaining two focusing on technologies to increase water use efficiency and reduce energy emissions.
Solar powered irrigation
Wilandra farms in Clydebank automated 22 hectares of fixed irrigation sprays, saving time and water while maximising solar energy.
Variable Rate Irrigation
Leathorn Dairies successfully implemented VRI technology on their farm in Newry, saving water and increasing pasture.
Effluent through pipe & riser
The Knights used grant funding to monitor the impact of effluent application on their soil, helping them reduce fertiliser and keep nutrients on farm and out of the waterways.
Self-cleaning effluent filter
Tinamba farmer Tom Gannon trialled a self-cleaning filter on his effluent pump, reducing time-consuming blockages and improving effluent distribution through his centre pivot.
