Overview

Information on the drought and how horticulture industries can respond to this environmental issue is provided within this website. This includes information on the current drought situation in horticultural regions around Australia, on how individual growers can respond to drought on farm and contact details for drought help-lines and resources.

'Horticulture Water Initiative' Website

Water is a fundamental requirement and is important to horticulture's future. It is for this reason that Horticulture Australia Limited has initiated it's own program to address the issues associated with responsible water use. The Across Industry funded Horticulture Water Initiative has been set up by Horticulture Australia Limited to provide a coordinated approach and focal point for the horticulture sector's water issues. Please click on the link to be directed to the 'Horticulture Water Initiative' Website

NEW: 'HWI Drought Case Studies 1-4: Final'

The website is divided into the following sections:

Section 1: Drought Forums

A - Drought Industry Forum: November, 2006

B - Peak Industry Bodies Forum: May, 2006

C - Murray Darling Water Crisis Forum: May, 2007

Section 2: Decision Making During Drought

A - Decision Tree (Diagram)

B - Case Studies

Section 3: Grower Tools and Resources

3.1 Water Budget and Trade
3.1.1 Water Budget Tools and Information
3.1.2 Water Trade Information
    
3.2 Management Resources
3.2.1 General Guidelines and Information
3.2.2 Crop Specific Information
3.2.3 Other Important Information

Section 4: Current Conditions (December 4th, 2006)

Section 5: Federal and State Information

5.1 Federal
5.2 State
5.2.2 Rural Water
5.2.3 Urban Water