After attending a VegNET NSW farm walk on greenhouse vegetable production, grower Anjli Punia was inspired to investigate the benefits of a drip and drain system at their property in northern NSW.

Anjli installed a modified drip and drain system and began monitoring their dam water quality for electrical conductivity (EC) and pH to improve the quality of her cucumber and tomato crops. They were also keen to save as much water as possible.

This approach has resulted in healthier crops, reduced likelihood of diseases such as fusarium and gummy stem, reduced fertiliser and irrigation inputs and strengthened collaboration with VegNET NSW and grower/industry networks.