Kaplan, S; Routley, GE; Spillman, MF; Sturtz, JD; Muchow, RC
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, Vol. 30, No. 3, p 395-403, 1990.
Field experiments were conducted at Berrimah, Douglas Daly and Katherine in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia during the 1987-88 and 1988- 89 wet seasons to obtain yield data for kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L, cv. Guatemala 4) grown under rainfed and irrigated conditions.
Showing posts with label irrigation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label irrigation. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Indicator Frameworks for Assessing Irrigation Sustainability
B. Kellett, K. Bristow and P. Charlesworth
CSIRO Land and Water
CRC for Irrigation Futures
This report summarises knowledge of sustainability, indicators, and particularly sustainability indicator frameworks. This knowledge delivers awareness of the tools available for the development of the Northern Australia Irrigation Futures (NAIF) Sustainability Framework. A possible structure for the NAIF Sustainability Framework is proposed and outlined. It is based on three major parts: 1. Sustainability indicators; 2. Knowledge of function of irrigation systems; and 3. Management and planning guidelines. We recommend adoption of the AMOEBA SI Framework and Bayesian Belief Networks to help progress development of the NAIF Sustainability Framework. The AMOEBA SI Framework to accomplish the following: facilitation of sustainability indicator development; facilitation of threshold setting; presentation of sustainability assessments; and facilitation of stakeholders’ understandings of sustainability. The Bayesian Belief Networks for simulating and testing planning and management scenarios.
CSIRO Land and Water
CRC for Irrigation Futures
This report summarises knowledge of sustainability, indicators, and particularly sustainability indicator frameworks. This knowledge delivers awareness of the tools available for the development of the Northern Australia Irrigation Futures (NAIF) Sustainability Framework. A possible structure for the NAIF Sustainability Framework is proposed and outlined. It is based on three major parts: 1. Sustainability indicators; 2. Knowledge of function of irrigation systems; and 3. Management and planning guidelines. We recommend adoption of the AMOEBA SI Framework and Bayesian Belief Networks to help progress development of the NAIF Sustainability Framework. The AMOEBA SI Framework to accomplish the following: facilitation of sustainability indicator development; facilitation of threshold setting; presentation of sustainability assessments; and facilitation of stakeholders’ understandings of sustainability. The Bayesian Belief Networks for simulating and testing planning and management scenarios.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Evaluation of Irrigated Fodders at Douglas Daly Research Farm
F. O'Gara, C. Collins and P. Shotton
Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines
The main objective of this report was to determine the yield potential and agronomic requirements of various irrigated forage crops under centre pivot irrigation and assess their suitability as rotational crops with peanuts in the Daly basin. While this evaluation was not conducted under ideal conditions, it revealed that achieving optimum forage sorghum populations can be difficult. High seeding rates are necessary to achieve sufficient plant numbers. Establishment of 40 to 50% is poor and usually results in inferior stands. Rolling to achieve better seed-soil contact may improve establishment on Blain soils and should be investigated.
Are northern Australian communities learning from past irrigation and water management experiences?
B. Kellett, K. Bristow, J. Camkin, R. Beilin and G. Moore
Australian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, 15-18 Oct 2006
The Northern Australian Irrigation Futures Project aims to support debate and discussion regarding the future of northern Australia, and the possible role that irrigation may play in this future. This research supports this aim by providing new interpretations of expert knowledge and community processes to explore the notion that Northern Australian communities are adapting according to stakeholders' experiences of water and irrigation management.
Australian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, 15-18 Oct 2006
The Northern Australian Irrigation Futures Project aims to support debate and discussion regarding the future of northern Australia, and the possible role that irrigation may play in this future. This research supports this aim by providing new interpretations of expert knowledge and community processes to explore the notion that Northern Australian communities are adapting according to stakeholders' experiences of water and irrigation management.
Potential Horticultural Water Supplies
U. Zaar
Power and Water Authority, Water Resources Division
This report has been written in response to the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries request for an overview of the prospects for horticultural water supply in the area between Katherine Town and Carbeen Park Farm located approximately 40km downstream on the Katherine River. The CCNT map 'Katherine Levee - Horticultural Potential' has distinguished land units in the region by their suitability to spray and trickle irrigation. At present, water for horticultural use is largely supplied by the Katherine River and from the site bores. The extent to which the river can be further utilised as a source of water is described. Groundwater supplies are investigated as well as alternative surface water options.
Power and Water Authority, Water Resources Division
This report has been written in response to the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries request for an overview of the prospects for horticultural water supply in the area between Katherine Town and Carbeen Park Farm located approximately 40km downstream on the Katherine River. The CCNT map 'Katherine Levee - Horticultural Potential' has distinguished land units in the region by their suitability to spray and trickle irrigation. At present, water for horticultural use is largely supplied by the Katherine River and from the site bores. The extent to which the river can be further utilised as a source of water is described. Groundwater supplies are investigated as well as alternative surface water options.
Katherine River Development
I. Smith
Department of Transport and Works, Water Division
This report examines hydrological parameters likely to affect the development of the Katherine River at and above the town of Katherine. Broad scale environmental and economic considerations led to a recommendation for development of the next phase of water supply to the town, such development being seen as the major influence in the medium term future of the river. A comparative summary of all water supply options considered suited to the growth of the town of Katherine is presented. In addition to town water supply the irrigation and hydroelectric generating capability of the river is examined at a major damsite (Keckwick) at the N.E. boundary of Katherine Gorge National Park.
Department of Transport and Works, Water Division
This report examines hydrological parameters likely to affect the development of the Katherine River at and above the town of Katherine. Broad scale environmental and economic considerations led to a recommendation for development of the next phase of water supply to the town, such development being seen as the major influence in the medium term future of the river. A comparative summary of all water supply options considered suited to the growth of the town of Katherine is presented. In addition to town water supply the irrigation and hydroelectric generating capability of the river is examined at a major damsite (Keckwick) at the N.E. boundary of Katherine Gorge National Park.
Analysis of the Lower Burdekin, Ord and Katherine-Douglas-Daly Irrigation Areas: Implications to future design and management of tropical irrigation
C. Petheram, S. J. Tickell, F. O'Gara, K. Bristow, A. Smith and P. Jolly
February 2008
This study examines three well known but different irrigation areas in northern Australia and seeks to draw out key experiences and lessons relevant to existing and future irrigation in the North. The three focus areas are the: Lower Burdekin (LB), Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA), and Katherine-Douglas-Daly-Area (KDDA). The Daly River has no in-stream storages yet maintains a relatively large dry season flow due to baseflow from groundwater inflow. It is these perennial flows and groundwater yields that make the region attractive to irrigators, and these same features make the Daly River an area of high ecological and cultural significance.
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/index.html
February 2008
This study examines three well known but different irrigation areas in northern Australia and seeks to draw out key experiences and lessons relevant to existing and future irrigation in the North. The three focus areas are the: Lower Burdekin (LB), Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA), and Katherine-Douglas-Daly-Area (KDDA). The Daly River has no in-stream storages yet maintains a relatively large dry season flow due to baseflow from groundwater inflow. It is these perennial flows and groundwater yields that make the region attractive to irrigators, and these same features make the Daly River an area of high ecological and cultural significance.
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/index.html
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Irrigation in northern Australia: a comparative analysis of the lower Burdekin, Ord and Katherine-Douglas-Daly irrigation systems
C. Petheram, K. L. Bristow, T. Smith, S. J. Tickell, P. Jolly, F. O'Gara and C. Manning
Towards an understanding of the hydrological factors, constraints and opportunities for irrigation in northern Australia: A review.
C. Petheram and K. Bristow
February 2008
In this report we seek to lay foundations for understanding the hydrology of northern Australia, by providing a broad overview of the surface and groundwater resources with respect to irrigation development. In doing so we aim to: 1) provide a review of key literature on climate and hydrology in northern Australia, relevant to irrigation; and 2) highlight key bio-physical issues, opportunities and constraints for irrigation in northern Australia.
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/2008/sr13-08.pdf
February 2008
In this report we seek to lay foundations for understanding the hydrology of northern Australia, by providing a broad overview of the surface and groundwater resources with respect to irrigation development. In doing so we aim to: 1) provide a review of key literature on climate and hydrology in northern Australia, relevant to irrigation; and 2) highlight key bio-physical issues, opportunities and constraints for irrigation in northern Australia.
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/2008/sr13-08.pdf
Report on Survey Daly River Irrigation Investigation
D. Kneebone
Mines and Water Resources, The basic area concerned within this report covers Kilfoyle and Litchfield Plains which are located on the North side of Daly River between 12 and 50 miles from the mouth and up to 7 miles North inland. The report contains surveys to obtain topographic details to enable the feasibility of irrigation, drainage and flood control to be evaluated. Also included is a flood history.
Mines and Water Resources, The basic area concerned within this report covers Kilfoyle and Litchfield Plains which are located on the North side of Daly River between 12 and 50 miles from the mouth and up to 7 miles North inland. The report contains surveys to obtain topographic details to enable the feasibility of irrigation, drainage and flood control to be evaluated. Also included is a flood history.
Predicting the effects of Clearing on Groundwater Discharge to the Daly River
A. Knapton
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts, Land and Water Division,
In this study the impacts of changes due to clearing and extraction for irrigation on spring flows have been predicted using analytical and numerical models of groundwater flow. The emphasis of this work was to understand the processes occurring and hence guide the development of land and water practices that will prevent adverse impacts on the ecosystems sustained by spring flows into the Daly River. This report presents the extension of a numerical groundwater model developed by NRETA to assess the likely impacts of development, due to clearing, on the groundwater system and the flows in the Daly River.
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts, Land and Water Division,
In this study the impacts of changes due to clearing and extraction for irrigation on spring flows have been predicted using analytical and numerical models of groundwater flow. The emphasis of this work was to understand the processes occurring and hence guide the development of land and water practices that will prevent adverse impacts on the ecosystems sustained by spring flows into the Daly River. This report presents the extension of a numerical groundwater model developed by NRETA to assess the likely impacts of development, due to clearing, on the groundwater system and the flows in the Daly River.
Farming systems in the Australian semi-arid tropics-a recent history
A. L. Chapman, J. D. Sturtz, A. L. Cogle, W. S. Mollah and R. J. Bateman
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 36, 8, 915-28,
The recent history of dryland farming in the Australian semi-arid tropics is discussed briefly against the background of national and state policies. established following World War II, aimed at increasing the population and development of northern Australia. Some reference is also made to irrigation as a means of overcoming limitations imposed by rainfall and to complement dryland farming systems. The environment and socio-economic constraints which have so far limited commercial agriculture in the Australian semi-arid tropics are highlighted.
This paper documents the history of agricultural and research development, and commercial practice in the Australian semi-arid tropics.
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 36, 8, 915-28,
The recent history of dryland farming in the Australian semi-arid tropics is discussed briefly against the background of national and state policies. established following World War II, aimed at increasing the population and development of northern Australia. Some reference is also made to irrigation as a means of overcoming limitations imposed by rainfall and to complement dryland farming systems. The environment and socio-economic constraints which have so far limited commercial agriculture in the Australian semi-arid tropics are highlighted.
This paper documents the history of agricultural and research development, and commercial practice in the Australian semi-arid tropics.
Northern Australia Irrigation Futures: Origin, Evolution and Future Directions for the Development of a Sustainability Framework
J. Camkin, B. Kellett and K. Bristow
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/2007/sr73-07.pdf
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/2007/sr73-07.pdf
Murray River Mistakes Repeated in the Northern Territory
A. Buchan
Habitat Australia, 31, 6, 16, 12
Discusses the possible repetition of the mistakes made with the Murray River in the Daly River due to an agricultural irrigation plan of the Northern Territory (NT) government of Australia, as of December 2003. Features of the Daly River; Potential effects of the project on aboriginal communities in the area; Implications for the NT government.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=11748153&site=ehost-live
Habitat Australia, 31, 6, 16, 12
Discusses the possible repetition of the mistakes made with the Murray River in the Daly River due to an agricultural irrigation plan of the Northern Territory (NT) government of Australia, as of December 2003. Features of the Daly River; Potential effects of the project on aboriginal communities in the area; Implications for the NT government.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=11748153&site=ehost-live
Context Setting
C. Petheram, P. Jolly and S. J. Tickell
NAIF, NRETA; CSIRO
This study examined three prominent, well researched irrigation schemes across northern Australia. The three schemes selected were the Lower Burdekin (LB), the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) and the Katherine Douglas Daly Area (KDA). These three were chosen from the 11 major irrigation schemes currently operating in northern Australia because collectively they capture much of the potential variability in tropical irrigation schemes; the LB, is a mature, conjunctive use scheme, the ORIA is a surface water scheme of moderate maturity and the KDA is an immature, groundwater based scheme. Numerous investigations and reviews have been undertaken on these three schemes and volumes of literature exist. The aim of the work is to collectively evaluate these three very different irrigation schemes and thereby identify and highlight key learnings from past and present irrigation in the north. Implications for future design and management will then be discussed. The information will be presented in a non-technical format that will help facilitate its transfer to all stakeholders and the wider community. http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/2008/sr19-08.pdf
NAIF, NRETA; CSIRO
This study examined three prominent, well researched irrigation schemes across northern Australia. The three schemes selected were the Lower Burdekin (LB), the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) and the Katherine Douglas Daly Area (KDA). These three were chosen from the 11 major irrigation schemes currently operating in northern Australia because collectively they capture much of the potential variability in tropical irrigation schemes; the LB, is a mature, conjunctive use scheme, the ORIA is a surface water scheme of moderate maturity and the KDA is an immature, groundwater based scheme. Numerous investigations and reviews have been undertaken on these three schemes and volumes of literature exist. The aim of the work is to collectively evaluate these three very different irrigation schemes and thereby identify and highlight key learnings from past and present irrigation in the north. Implications for future design and management will then be discussed. The information will be presented in a non-technical format that will help facilitate its transfer to all stakeholders and the wider community. http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/science/2008/sr19-08.pdf
Improve irrigation and nutrient management in Top End intensive farming systems
G. Owens
Northern Territory Agricultural Association with in kind support from RDPIFR
Develop best practice in irrigation, land management and water use efficiency in intensive farming. Growers will assess current practice; identify areas for improvement, monitor water use, irrigation system performance and nutrient management. Industry will better match crop water and nutrient demand with irrigation applications. The project will be based on participative adaptive management, where growers make continual improvements as they learn better ways of managing their systems through measurement, comparison and group interaction.The focus is on the Daly catchment.
Northern Territory Agricultural Association with in kind support from RDPIFR
Develop best practice in irrigation, land management and water use efficiency in intensive farming. Growers will assess current practice; identify areas for improvement, monitor water use, irrigation system performance and nutrient management. Industry will better match crop water and nutrient demand with irrigation applications. The project will be based on participative adaptive management, where growers make continual improvements as they learn better ways of managing their systems through measurement, comparison and group interaction.The focus is on the Daly catchment.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Lessons from past irrigation and water management experiences
B. Kellett
University of Melbourne, NAIF, CRC for Irrigation Futures
Interviews were conducted with a number of key stakeholders from the Burdekin, Daly and Ord River regions. Seeking feedback on their involvement in irrigation and /or water management as well as their ideas on what lessons history and current practice teach us about management across northern Australia in the future. The objective of the research is to explore if and how stakeholders are applying these lessons. The research is encouraging individuals to reflect on successes, failures, challenges and aspirations. The research is also about sharing perspectives and lessons not only between stakeholders in each region, but also north Australia wide.
University of Melbourne, NAIF, CRC for Irrigation Futures
Interviews were conducted with a number of key stakeholders from the Burdekin, Daly and Ord River regions. Seeking feedback on their involvement in irrigation and /or water management as well as their ideas on what lessons history and current practice teach us about management across northern Australia in the future. The objective of the research is to explore if and how stakeholders are applying these lessons. The research is encouraging individuals to reflect on successes, failures, challenges and aspirations. The research is also about sharing perspectives and lessons not only between stakeholders in each region, but also north Australia wide.
Develop frameworks for irrigation management through case studies and development of a range of indicators of sustainability and associated tools.
J. Camkin and K. Bristow
CSIRO; CRC for Irrigation Futures,
Working with stakeholders to identify and consider issues affecting sustainability of irrigated agriculture. Daly River one study site.
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/technical2005/tr1-05.pdf
http://www.clw.csiro.au/naif
CSIRO; CRC for Irrigation Futures,
Working with stakeholders to identify and consider issues affecting sustainability of irrigated agriculture. Daly River one study site.
http://www.clw.csiro.au/publications/technical2005/tr1-05.pdf
http://www.clw.csiro.au/naif
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