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Central Otago Irrigation Scheduling & Monitoring Workshop
Tue, 05 Dec
Polytechnic Cromwell, Horticulture block
05 Dec 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Polytechnic Cromwell, Horticulture block, 25 Bannockburn Road, Cromwell 9384, New Zealand
05 Dec 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Polytechnic Cromwell, Horticulture block, 25 Bannockburn Road, Cromwell 9384, New Zealand
Free three hour irrigation scheduling and monitoring workshop. Learn about your soils, what sensors you need and how to interpret the data.
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Dunsandel Irrigation Scheduling Workshop
Mon, 11 Dec
Dunsandel Community Centre
11 Dec 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dunsandel Community Centre, 1456 Tramway Road, Dunsandel 7682, New Zealand
11 Dec 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dunsandel Community Centre, 1456 Tramway Road, Dunsandel 7682, New Zealand
Free three hour irrigation scheduling and monitoring workshop. Learn about your soils, what sensors you need and how to interpret the data.
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Blog

Oct 2

The Importance of an Accurate Water Meter

It’s been an early start to the irrigation season, but as I sit here writing this article over 20 mm has now fallen meaning irrigation...

Sep 5

Challenging Season Ahead

It’s looking like 2023-24 will be a tough season for many. An El Nino year, increased operating costs, and lower commodity prices make...

Aug 2

Selecting a Reliable Service Provider

The NIWA seasonal climatic outlook confirms we are moving into an El Niño season for 2023-24. While the Southern Oscilation Index is...

Jul 23

Realising the Value of Soil Moisture Monitoring

The NIWA seasonal climatic outlook confirms we are moving into an El Niño season for 2023-24. While the Southern Oscillation Index is...

Jun 16

Freshwater Farm Plans

While the Freshwater Farm Plan regulations have taken longer to come to fruition than some would have liked, when you look at where...

May 22

Farm compliance - do you have the right information?

Farm environmental compliance requirements are still front and centre with many farmers. I frequently find farmer discussions are...

Apr 27

Assessing soil moisture probes

Despite the unseasonal weather, we really enjoyed our time at South Island Agricultural Field days, with many interesting conversations...

Mar 28

Season End Irrigation Analysis

It’s that time of year when it’s useful to find 30 minutes in your life to reflect on the irrigation season. What went well and why? What...

Feb 24

Mother Nature and Perspective

The force of mother nature somewhat puts life in perspective. The post flood pictures coming out of Hawke’s Bay made me reflect on what’s...

Jan 24

Soil Moisture Monitoring is essential in La Nina

The NIWA climate outlook indicates that we will continue with the La Niña weather pattern for the reminder of summer but start moving...

Dec 21, 2022

Soil Nutrient Sensors

The NIWA climate outlook indicates that we will continue with the La Niña weather pattern for the rest of the summer. La Niña weather...

Nov 3, 2022

Explaining He Waka Eka Noa

La Niña weather patterns are with us once again resulting in near normal rainfall, slightly above average temperatures but fewer ‘hot’...

Oct 31, 2022

Soil moisture monitoring - can it pay for itself?

Given the irrigation season has now kicked into gear, we thought it would be useful to use this article to run through the costs and...

Sep 29, 2022

Are you ready for the irrigation season?

Soil temperatures are starting to rise (now around 9-10 degrees) and potential evapotranspiration rates are starting increase (moving...

Aug 9, 2022

Water Metering – are you still compliant?

The Water Measurement and Reporting of Water Takes regulations were amended in 2020. The amended regulations apply to all resource...

Jul 8, 2022

He Waka Eke Noa - what does it mean for you?

Earlier this month the He Waka Eke Noa partnership released its recommendations on how agricultural greenhouse gas emissions should be...

Jun 3, 2022

Irrigation scheduling myths

During our recent irrigation scheduling workshops, we’ve come across some ‘interesting advice’.

May 24, 2022

Affordable irrigation scheduling is now a reality

Irrigation scheduling is a key task for irrigators and getting it right can make a significant difference to your bottom line. To...

Apr 4, 2022

How many sensors do you need?

Continued rain at regular intervals along with colder than average temperatures has resulted in very little irrigation being required for...

Mar 7, 2022

Greenhouse Gases - what do they mean for your farm?

If your soil moisture sensor is working well your trace should look much like the one pictured. Periods of rain at regular intervals have...

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