The Journal
About the Journal
Irrigation Australia Journal is a unique publication in Australia. It is the only serial publication that services both the agricultural and urban irrigation sectors
The Journal has been a trusted source of information for irrigation industry professionals, both in Australia and further afield, since 1998.
It is read by industry managers and users, retail and wholesale professionals, consultants, designers, manufacturers, rural water service providers, journalists, opinion leaders, politicians and policy makers. The Journal is published in digital format and is always free to download from the Irrigation Australia website.
Expert Insights: The Value of Irrigation Australia Journal to Industry Professionals
Articles are contributed by authors with expertise in various aspects of irrigation, including manufacturing, research, design, consulting, management and policy.
Recent surveys show that Irrigation Australia members appreciate the quality and variety of articles, and view The Journal as an important technical resource.
Members also rate the Journal in the top two most effective services provided by the association, along with training.
Journal Autumn 2025
SMART IRRIGATION AND AI
- From guesswork to precision: How AI and IoT are transforming water management
- Smart irrigation, more family time: How technology is changing farming for the Tucks
- Wins for cotton and dairy farmers from VARIwise's smart irrigation control
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Case study: Designing an irrigation system for landfill leachate
- How Goulburn-Murray Water met its 2025 emissions target ahead of schedule
- Agricultural plastics: Can we replace, reuse or recycle?
FEATURE ARTICLES
- Case study: Cucumber grower finds irrigation solution without costly upgrades
- Floodplain harvesting in New South Wales - how metering is changing water management
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The Journal is distributed in digital format to Irrigation Australia members in all sectors of the irrigation industry, i.e. resellers, water users, rural water supply companies, agencies, manufacturers, academic institutions, local councils, turf and golf course irrigation managers, and consultants ( a reach extending over 8,000).
The publication is also shared with state and university libraries; Ministers of Resources and Environment; selected environmental groups; overseas affiliated organisations; allied learned societies; industry associations; selected government agencies; media and trade agencies.
Download Media Kit| Issue 2025 | Material Deadline | Published | Feature |
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| Autumn Vol 41 #1 | 14 March |
7 April |
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| Winter Vol 41 #2 | 6 June |
30 June |
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| Spring Vol 41 #3 | 15 August |
8 September |
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| Summer Vol 41 #4 | 14 November | 8 December |
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