Water & Irrigation

Water & irrigation

Reassessing stock and domestic water, irrigation and water quality as part of a property management plan.

Answers frequently asked questions about the current situation.

Primary industries are a major user of the developed water resources in NSW, and manage 76% of the land.

Irrigation
Types of irrigation systems, irrigation drainage management plans, costs, soil water monitoring and irrigation scheduling. Irrigation management for specific crops, water use efficiency and information about irrigation in NSW by region.
Water quality and testing
Water quality issues, blue green algae, testing methods, interpretation of results and treatment.
Dams and storage
Dam construction and maintenance, stocking dams with fish and controlling aquatic weeds.
Drought strategies for water supply
Information for livestock producers, irrigators and households.
Watering animals
Stock water requirements, water quality and water management.
Climate science and irrigation research unit
NSW DPI undertakes research to mitigate against climate change (e.g. through carbon sequestration and reduced emissions) and to develop strategies to adapt to elevated atmospheric CO₂, climate change and climate variability.
Salinity and catchment hydrology research unit
The Salinity and Catchment Hydrology Unit is responsible for research to quantify the paddock, farm and catchment scale impact of new and existing land use systems on water balance and productivity.
Useful links
Links to other on-line resources and organisations.
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