Water

Australia’s variable climate and frequent droughts make water management a critical issue for Australian farmers. Technology has an important role to play when it comes to improving resilience and profitability on-farm.

There are several commercially available solutions that can assist you in efficient water management.

Doing so has multiple benefits. You’ll increase your resilience to droughts, improve your profitability, increase your yields, all while conserving a vital resource, and act that directly benefits the environment.

Growers can improve their water efficiency with a range of tools and strategies, such as:

  • Crop and soil sensor technology
  • Improved irrigation system design
  • Automation
  • Satellite imagery
  • Misting
  • Drip irrigation and fertigation
  • Precision agriculture technology
  • Visualisation software
  • Rainwater harvesting

A Good Place to Start

Choosing the right solution (or a combination thereof) for your business will depend on the size and scale of your operations, your production methods, connectivity, existing infrastructure, and data integration.

It is important you consider these factors when deciding what technology to purchase. While many agtech companies can provide this support, there are also independent websites and advice that can assist. AgTech Finder is an independent resource you can trust.

If finding the time to conduct this research is difficult, then try searching the ‘Help & Advice’ section of our website. There are 36 podcast episodes to listen to that talk through the benefits of adopting agtech, with each episode focusing on a particular piece of technology.

If you already have an idea of what you need, visit our Product Directory and filter your search by focus area and solution type. Click the star on the product image to add it to the comparison tool. This will allow you to compare product features side-by-side.

If you don’t know where to begin, start by browsing our wide variety of resources in the If you can’t find the advice you’re looking for, get in touch with us and we’ll work on developing a resource that helps you, and other farmers in the same predicament.