Nursery Papers

IMPROVING WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN PRODUCTION NURSERIES

Introduction
When managing a production nursery, water is essential. It makes good business sense to use water wisely and reduce waste.

Production nurseries can make significant profits from efficient water use via:

• much lower water bills
• using water at no cost through recycling and
  runoff management
• good business practices through implementing
  water efficiency strategies
• improved crop quality and uniformity
• enhanced plant health
• reduced dispatch costs.
  Growers can harness technological advancements and best management practices (BMP) to improve productivity, sustainability and water security through efficient irrigation systems.
  Lessons from recent irrigation upgrades and scheduling trials can inform effective nursery irrigation system design, scheduling and management.
  And Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) extension officers are available to provide free, personalised advice.

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