South-east Queensland irrigation futures research and development support: progress report

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McHugh, A. D. and Eberhard, J.. 2011. South-east Queensland irrigation futures research and development support: progress report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.
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South-east Queensland irrigation futures research and development support: progress report

Report TypeProject report
AuthorsMcHugh, A. D. (Author) and Eberhard, J. (Author)
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
Number of Pages19
Year2011
PublisherUniversity of Southern Queensland
Place of PublicationToowoomba, Australia
Abstract

Over the period 2010-2013 the project sought to provide specialist research support resources based on the tools and technology previously identified to the industry and NRM groups of SEQ, as well as new tools identified in collaboration with industry groups. The scope and activities of the R & D program is directed by the priorities of the SEQIF stakeholders. These are identified through the annual consultative process and ongoing review by the project steering and management committees established by SEQIF. Specific project milestones and outcomes are formulated and approved annually under the SEQIF steering committee in accordance with Schedule 2 of the contract.
Following the 2010-2011 annual report minor adjustments and clarification of activities was required to cope with the changing landscape and stakeholder requirements. A revised synopsis of stakeholder priorities and activities are outlined below in accordance with discussions and reviews undertaken during the reporting process.

ANZSRC Field of Research 2020300207. Agricultural systems analysis and modelling
300201. Agricultural hydrology
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NCEA Publication 1004089/09. Material from this publication may not be used unless prior written approval has been obtained from the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture and Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management.

Byline AffiliationsNational Centre for Engineering in Agriculture
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