The emphasis will be on agricultural sprinkler irrigation systems but many of the elements of the course, particularly those on the first day, are generic to all irrigation systems. The course is aimed at, but not restricted to irrigation installers and designers who are designing systems but may feel that they need to brush up on their theory. You may register for one day or for two. The price includes course materials, lunches and morning and afternoon tea but does not include accommodation, breakfasts or evening meals. Accommodation can be arranged in conjunction with your conference registration.
Numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential.
The course will be held at the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba. Ltd Water for Profit program, supervising the cotton industry project Maximising whole farm water use efficiency , and overseeing a cross-industry water use efficiency study of the Mary River Catchment. He has recently completed a scoping study of drip irrigation in the cotton industry and has been a major contributor to the water use efficiency audits for the Queensland dairy and horticultural sectors. Steven has previously worked as an Irrigation Scientist for the Bureau of Sugar Experimental Stations and as a Land Resource Scientist for the Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory . Professor Rod Smith Professor Rod Smith is NCEA Professor of Resource Engineering and Head of the Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering Discipline grouping within the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying.