NATIONAL IRRIGATORS’ COUNCIL

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

Advocating for the Australian irrigated agriculture industry

National Irrigators' Council supports evidence-based policy this means we engage to be informed, identifying gaps and encouraging research and seeking pathways for adoption. We also provide industry analysis (our in-house research) to ensure factual and evidence-based policy diaglogue.

Research

Our role as an irrigation industry leader means we must be informed and inform our industry (Members, Partners and Supporters) of key research and their relevance to contemporary water policy. Many of these resources are available via our website covering the following key themes:

Environment

A hub of research relevant to achieving environmental outcomes in our river and groundwater systems and assessing sustainability.

Socio-economic

A hub of research and data on understanding socio-economic benefit and impacts of water reform, particularly in the Murray Darling Basin.

Irrigation Effeciency

A hub of current and future research looking to ensure improvements in irrigation efficiency.

Analysis

We publish our reviews of research and reports via our website, as part of ensuring accurate, factual and balanced understanding of water policy. These can often be critical reviews or endorsements. From time to time, we undertake in-house analysis on available data and research gaps.

PARTNERING TO BRING INDUSTRY LED RESEARCH

National Irrigators' Council supports the One Basin Co-operative Research Centre (CRC), as a partner organisation.

Our CEO, Zara Lowien is the Irrigation Industry Lead providing industries perspective directly into the CRC planning and implementation process, as with other leads.

See the One Basin CRC website for more information, including on specific research projects.

Recent Research & Analysis (coming soon)

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