In 2003 the CRC for Irrigation Futures linked together 15 partner organisations to examine critical issues in Australian irrigation — on farms, in the landscape and in society. The challenge the CRC for Irrigation Futures accepted was to undertake and deliver research, education and training that gives confidence to growers, industry, government, and communities to invest in better irrigation, a better environment and a better future.

Vision

Our vision for irrigation practice and water use in Australia is that by 2020, as a nation we will have:

• Defined and implemented the principles of sustainable irrigation practice in all environments
• Processes that resolve the water use compromises necessary for people’s needs, the environment, production and amenity.

Mission

We facilitate cooperative research and training networks and programs which continuously improve irrigation policy, tools, practices and processes to:

• double irrigation water use productivity
• improve profitability for commercial irrigation enterprises an
• protect and enhance landscapes and the environment

Further Information

Visit the Irrigation Futures website