The Paddock Post

Sub-Surface Water Management Options

Jul 18, 2024

KEY MESSAGES

  • Subsoil drainage is a waterlogging solution that requires substantial upfront investment from growers.
  • This SCF project will monitor installation costs and yield benefits over multiple years to ascertain the value of subsoil drainage in managing waterlogging in cropping enterprises.
  • Despite a challenging season, the yield gain from implementing sub-surface drainage equated to a 1 tonne/ha yield benefit.