AHCIRG509 — Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

1 Compile property background information

• 1.1Identify ownership details
• 1.2Compile irrigation history
• 1.3Identify locality and property details
• 1.4Identify agreements and easements with surrounding properties
• 1.5Develop property maps to illustrate locality and property boundaries

2 Compile information on infrastructure and topography

• 2.1Define significant topographical and infrastructure features
• 2.2Identify opportunities and strengths of the property
• 2.3Identify limitations and weaknesses of the property
• 2.4Identify local planning issues that may affect the irrigation and drainage management plan
• 2.5Develop a map overlay to illustrate topography and infrastructure

3 Compile information on natural resources

• 3.1Gather soil survey information
• 3.2Identify strategies to minimise and reduce soil erosion, and physical and chemical soil deterioration
• 3.3Identify water source availability and quality
• 3.4Identify ground water depth and salinity issues
• 3.5Define climatic characteristics
• 3.6Develop a map overlay to illustrate natural resource features

4 Compile information on workplace cropping and planting

• 4.1Define the suitability of soils and water quality for crops and plants
• 4.2Identify any special irrigation requirements of crops and plants
• 4.3Develop monthly and annual water budgets for each crop and plant program
• 4.4Identify current yields and compare with benchmark crop yields
• 4.5Establish targets with consideration for any factors which could limit optimum production
• 4.6Define intended crop rotations
• 4.7Develop a map overlay to illustrate crop and plant detail

5 Compile information on existing irrigation and drainage system where used

• 5.1Evaluate current system performance
• 5.2Compare current system performance to benchmark performance parameters
• 5.3Develop scheduling procedures
• 5.4Define drainage management performance including environmental authority compliance issues
• 5.5Identify areas for improvement in system management and structure
• 5.6Develop a map overlay to illustrate irrigation system layout

6 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan with specifications for new or up-graded irrigation and drainage system

• 6.1Summarise performance requirements for distribution, treatment and drainage systems
• 6.2List new or replacement components
• 6.3Develop a development timetable
• 6.4Define proposed scheduling system
• 6.5Define performance monitoring procedures and workplace health and safety requirements
• 6.6Define drainage management processes
• 6.7Develop a map overlay to illustrate proposed irrigation and drainage development
• 6.8Document irrigation and drainage management plan

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