Every drop counts: Farm water management webinar series

LEARN, PLAN, AND OPTIMISE YOUR ON-FARM WATER MANAGEMENT

Join expert Peter Smith in this two-part webinar series where you’ll learn how to develop a Farm Water Management Plan. Using a real-life case study, we’ll guide you through key steps, from conducting a Farm Water Audit to planning improvements in water storage, distribution, and efficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create a Farm Water Management Plan tailored to your property.
• Step-by-step guidance using a real-world farm example.
• Farm Water Audit – understanding water needs and identifying weaknesses.
• Estimating storage capacity, calculating losses, and improving water flow.
• Planning upgrades for water security and distribution.
• Follow-up support available after the webinars.

Session Breakdown:

📌 Session 1 – 11 March

• Introduction & Drought Strategy – Mapping farm water infrastructure and planning for dry seasons.
• Water Metrics & Farm Water Audit – Assessing water needs for livestock, household, and farm operations.
• Storage & Losses – Estimating dam and tank capacity, evaporation, seepage, and dead storage.

📌 Session 2 – 18 March

•  Water Distribution & Flow – How long will your water last? Checking supply flow rates and trough capacity.
•  Planning & Implementation – Mapping actions, system improvements, and funding options.

🌱 Who Should Attend?
Farmers, livestock producers, and land managers looking to improve on-farm water management.

For more information, please contact Riverine Plains Extension Officer, Sayra Samudio.