SA: Smarter Irrigation for the Limestone Coast & surrounds
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SA: Smarter Irrigation for the Limestone Coast & surrounds
25 August @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
This speaker series in Mt Gambier SA is catered toward local growers including Western Victoria, addressing current challenges in the potato industry. Stephanie Tabone will facilitate the day, inviting guest speakers including Sam Work (Limestone Coast Water Alliance), Tom Jefferies (Thomas Elder Sustainable Agriculture), and Daniel Sutton (Vegetables NZ). Hear what they have to share from their experiences with agriculture and the potato industry accompanied by a complimentary midday lunch and afternoon tea.
Topics include
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Irrigation system design: Consider how local geographical and environmental conditions inform an efficient irrigation system
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Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI): What is it? Is it the best option for your context? What data sources do you need to set up VRI and maintain its effectiveness?
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TPP & CLso insights from NZ: Learn from how New Zealand has managed Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) and Zebra Chip disease (CLso) through monitoring, identification and IPM.
