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Water and Our Food

A reliable supply of quality water is critical to producing vegetables for our dinner tables.

While vegetables can sometimes be grown with natural rainfall, irrigation is essential for high quality summer crops.

Horticulture Australia Limited invests R&D levy funds from several industries to provide a consistent approach to improving water-use efficiency in Horticultural Industries.

Crop IrrigationThe goal of the Horticulture Water Initiative is:

‘Ensuring access to water for responsible and profitable use’

The Initiative has five broad objectives that have been adopted to achieve this goal :

  1. Empower industry

  2. Partnerships

  3. Innovation and adoption

  4. Informing policy

  5. Positioning

Part of this program communicates the development and use of recycled water in horticulture.

Recycled Water has been treated to a level 'fit for purpose' from a health and environmental perspective.

The National Program for Sustainable Irrigation
specialises in irrigation innovation, research and knowledge management.

This program generates knowledge to assist irrigators improve sustainability.


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Recycled Water for Werribee

The deep aluvial soils of the Werribee delta have fed the city of Melbourne since the Go to article.

Eastern Irrigation Scheme

Vegetable growers in Melbourne's south east are glad their campaign for Go to article.

Stormwater for Hortculture

The Vegetable Growers' Association of Victoria calls for a review of horticultural water licensing in the Port Phillip and Westernport catchments to allow the harvesting of storm water flows over... Go to article.

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Events
2010-05-27  AusVeg Conference

The 2010 AUSVEG National Convention Trade Show and National Awards for Excellence are set to take place at Jupiters Conference Centre, Gold... See event details.

2010-03-02  Apply NOW ! - Industry Leadership Program

Apply NOW ! National Vegetable Industry Leadership Program Horticulture Australia are providing a second year of leadership learning opportunities for ... See event details.

2010-01-27  HURRY ! Tour to Israel, Spain & Berlin CLOSES SOON

Growers tour to Israel, Berlin and Spain ! Ten Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity of a lifetime when they visit the Fruit Logistica... See event details.

2009-10-24  Regional Dinner Dance

We are pleased to announce our 2009 Regional Dinner Dance. The evening provides an opportunity to enjoy good food and entertainment... See event details.

2009-10-09  Annual General Meeting

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the Vegetable Growers Association ?Join us at our Annual General Meeting. Come along and have your... See event details.

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