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Design a water management and/or catchment proposal to a local animal…
Design a water management and/or catchment proposal to a local animal producer
Animal production context
“Wattle Vale” a 1620-hectare wool, lamb, and beef operation at Bookham NSW
“Wattle Vale” currently stocks 4700 traditional and Dohne merino sheep and 85 shorthorn cattle.
The property is currently serviced by a number of dams and one bore. Jugiong and Limestone Creeks which are part of the Murrumbidgee River catchment area also run through the property and offer stable water security.
The farm owner/producer of “Wattle Vale” wishes to develop more sustainable water management practices. They hope to achieve greater water quality and security for pastures and livestock. The producer is open to implementing digital, solar and wind power technologies, ecological measures, and/or additional dam and fencing infrastructure.
Water related calculations and data
The Southern Tablelands typically receives moderate rainfall. Between 2006 and 2015 the average rainfall for the area was between 400 and 1000 millimetres according to Bureau of Meteorology data.
The region has been impacted by sustained drought throughout El Nino weather patterns, whilst also gaining above average rainfall during La Nina patterns
Beurau of Meterology long range weather forecasts
Reading/research findings
Wind and/or solar powered pumped on-site in paddock
Increasing natural habitat for insects, frogs and other inverabretes can improve water quality
Reducing direct access to dams and creeks can improve water quality
Questions
What government regulations impact water catchment on the property?
Does the owner have a budget for improvement strategies?
Ideas
Fencing off dams and installing pumps and water troughs
Regenerative planting of indigenous vegetation along dam walls and creek banks
Consultation with conversation groups about indigenous grasses
Implement water quality testing following implementation to measure improvements and/or changes