101: Managing irrigation

Growing crops in Australia is not for the faint-hearted, especially when it comes to managing water. The challenge lies in the fact that we often have either too little or too much water, and not always at the right time. Farmers cannot rely on gentle, frequent rain to replenish soil water levels; managing water for crops needs deliberate and considered intervention.

This intervention requires some knowledge of plant physiology – knowing what plants need and when they need it – and a good working knowledge of soil science to understand how soil retains water.

In Issue 13 of PotatoLink magazine learn more about the fundamentals and how to manage irrigation effectively.