Soil moisture monitoring project to boost horticulture production

Above Image DPIRD research scientist Bill Bateman(left) and Manjimup apple grower Mark Bamess surveying for suitable orchard locations to install sensors to boost efficiency and profitability

A soil moisture monitoring project has commenced to boost water use efficiency and profitability of Western Australian horticulture businesses.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working with 15 fruit and vegetable growers in the South West and Carnarvon to examine how commercial monitoring technology can enhance irrigation scheduling.

The Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund has invested in the project, led by the South West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) in partnership with DPIRD, as part of a broader national initiative.

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