Rice production in the Riverina is currently grown in a permanent water (flooded) irrigation system which requires a large amount of water. However, availability of water has become limited and one way to overcome the limitation is to grow rice with intermittent irrigation without flooding so that water productivity (WP,...

Current research has focused on carbon practices at a national and regional level, but not at a local level to which individual farmers would likely relate. To better understand these factors, this project has a deliberate focus on understanding the needs and concerns of individual farmers within the area of...

Limestone Coast Carbon Smart Landscape Project: Stimulating a collaborative practical approach to carbon smart primary production at a local level in the Limestone Coast.

This project is about getting back to basics, breaking down engagement barriers and accelerating adoption through a local on ground approach to carbon management. Activities will...

Farmers can earn money by storing carbon in their soils, but there is an opportunity to work together to develop projects and bring them to market successfully. Small properties alone are unlikely to have the critical mass of carbon needed to compete in global carbon markets and farmers may lack...

Irrigation farms within the Murray Darling Basin are highly productive, providing $11 billion/yr to the national economy. These farms contain a sophisticated network of farm dams and water channels, which are critical for ensuring water availability when farmers need it most. Irrigation farm dams may provide other services besides water...