Irrigation Decision Making

Project title:
Irrigation Decision-Making and Innovation for Perennial Horticulture (Vic Hub)

Research information & objectives:
This collaborative project brings together growers, agronomists, vendors, policy makers and researchers from four Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs – Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Southern NSW.

It examines the factors that influence irrigation decisions and how growers perceive the strengths and weaknesses of irrigation systems, infrastructure and innovations. By centering the knowledge and experiences of growers and those who contribute to irrigation decision-making, this project contributes to practical, appropriate and grounded understandings of drought resilient futures.

Project funding:
Future Drought Fund

Project collaborators:
La Trobe University, Mallee Regional Innovation Centre, University of Tasmania, University of Adelaide, Charles Sturt University

Status:
Completed (June 2023)

Project leads:
Dr Natalie Araújo
Lecturer in Anthropology and Sustainability and Development, La Trobe University
n.araujo@latrobe.edu.au

Hannah McCole
Lecturer in Anthropology and Sustainability and Development, La Trobe University
h.mccole@latrobe.edu.au

Resources

• Natalie Araujo and Hannah McCole’s presentation slides from the Innovation Showcase roadshow events held in Mildura, Euston and Swan Hill from 13-15 June 2023.