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Water Innovations Farm Tour
This BIGG event will showcase various water supply and monitoring strategies that have been implemented on three farms in the Flaxman and Eden Valley district. These include a desalination plant which has produced optimal water quality for irrigation, an electronic device to monitor tank water levels, a Hydrosmart unit to manage water quality, and the installation of a bore and associated water infrastructure to improve farm water security.
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| Time | Itinerary |
| Meet at “Max and Me”: 34 Murray Road, Eden Valley | |
| 1.45-2.30pm
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– Welcome & introduction: Jane Evans and Brett Nietschke, BIGG Technical Facilitators
– Water quality regulation: Desalination plant, Phil Lehmann “Max and Me” |
| 2.45-3.30pm | 82 Seven Steps Road, Flaxman Valley: Barbara and Warren Fargher
– Farmbot tank level monitor – Hydrosmart water conditioning system (including discussion with representative from Hydrosmart) |
| 3.30-4.15pm | Corner of Flaxman Valley Road & Mirooloo Road, Flaxman Valley: Janie and Michael Evans
– Bore construction and reticulated water system. |
| 4.15pm | Drinks in the Evans woolshed |
Cost: Free for BIGG members and non-members
RSVP: By 6th June 2023
jane.evans@biggroup.org.au / 0412 500 752
brett.nietschke@biggroup.org.au / 0432 804 389