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    M2: Smart Irrigation Project


    • Overview: 

      In this module we will explore the Smarter Irrigation for Profit project, a cross agriculture research and development investment looking at improving plant productivity and farm business profitability through more efficient and effective irrigation practice. You will have the opportunity to review the latest research produced by the project for developing your technical expertise and apply educational design principles of problem based learning to design new models for extension and farmer engagement that enhance the real world reach and impact of the Smarter Irrigation for Profit project.


    • Learning Outcomes

      ln this module, you will undertake a series of learning experiences in the context of the Smart Feeding Project. Upon completion of this moduel you will be able to:

      1. Identify and describe technological innovations implemented in farm irrigation systems.
      2. Analyse the role of efficient irrigation management practices for optimising yield potential of fodder and enabling environmentally responsive and profitable farming systems.
      3. Evaluate the role of the Smarter Irrigation for Profit project in translation of research for influencing on farm practice change.
      4. Analyse and evaluate the role of  problem-based learning experiences for the  delivery of real-world dairy learning opportunities.
      5. Demonstrate effective communication practice in a virtual learning environment

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      Module Content

      Part 1: Part 1 will introduce you to the focus project for this module - Smarter Irrigation for Profit. The learning activities will provide an insight into the role and importance of irrigation to the dairy industry and specific research and development being conducted to improve irrigation efficiency and farm profitability.


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      Module 2 -Part 1

      		  

      Module 2-Part 2

      		  

      Module 2 -  Part 3
               
               
               


      Part 1 of module 2 explores the emerging research findings from the dairy industry led Smart Irrigation Project. The module will also begin by introducing concepts of smart irrigation, which will be an important foundation for problem-based learning activities which you complete throughout the module.


      		  


      		  

       Part 1     Part 2     Part 3

       

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      Module 2 - SIP II : Click here to access SIP II URL
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      Module 2 - Part 2 URL
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      Comments - Module 2_ Zoom Session 8 Sept 2021 File

      Here's the link from our Zoom session on 8 Sept 21. with your comments. Thank you all for your input. 

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      Module Calendar

      Familiarise yourself with the main learning events in the module calendar.

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      Live Online Sessions

      All Online Workshop sessions for Module 1 can be accessed via one link. Sessions dates and times are outlined on the module calendar and detailed here.

      Click here to open the Live Online Sessions list
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      Module 2 - Discussion Board

      Electronic disucssion board, also commonly referred to as Forum are online discussion platforms where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages in an asynchronous communication style.
      Remember: The discussion board includes people from all around Australia from a wide variety of different backgrounds, religions, and cultural norms. Diversity is one of the things that makes our Community great but it can also make communication challenging.

      Click here to access the discussion forum for module 2 - part 1