Irrigation Research & Extension Committee publications

Available from the IREC are the following publications:

Double Cropping in Northern Victoria

Published in 2009 by Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and Irrigated Cropping Forum (ICF)

Double cropping provides an opportunity for irrigators to capitalise on their investment in irrigation infrastructure and improve their profitability and water use efficiency.

This guide is based on the experience and knowledge of long-term double croppers and their advisors, and the results of a double cropping field trial conducted 2006–08. It also includes gross margins for the recommended crops, where the opportunity cost of water is considered.

Developments in plant breeding, stubble management and sowing technology, and new markets for fodder, to name a few, have overcome issues previously considered barriers to double cropping in northern Victoria.

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Lifting Cropping Profitability and Water Use Efficiency

Published in 2008 by Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and Irrigated Cropping Forum (ICF)

14 case studies of irrigators in the southern Murray-Darling Basin who are making their businesses viable with new idea and less water.

The booklet details the many and varied approaches being taken by irrigation farmers to maintain and improve their situation under difficult circumstances. This diversity of approach demonstrates there is not a best way or an only way but there are many ways to lift irrigated cropping profitability and water use efficiency.

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Australian Vegetable Growing Handbook

Published by John Salvestrin

Published in 1998, this manual is still renowned as being the best of its kind in Australia.

The book brings together a large range of information that is frequently sought by those involved in the Vegetable Industry. It includes technical information on a range of topics including:

• Classification • Crop Establishment • Varieties • Plant Nutrition • Irrigation • Diseases • Insect Pest Control • Weed Control • Post-Harvest Handling and Storage • Marketing

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Production of Quality Rice in South Eastern Australia

Production of Quality Rice in South Eastern Australia is the premier reference guide for the Australian rice industry. This publication provides a reference to all aspects of rice growing: resource management and agronomy, as well as information on the rice industry, grain quality and end-use of the product. The information is the most up-to-date and comprehensive compilation of knowledge of rice growing in Australia, and complements the recommendations by advisors and programs such as Ricecheck.

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