TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL BENEFITS

The sustainable use of water resources is probably the most critical issue being faced by the irrigation sector in Australia.  The implementation of this technology by the irrigation sector will be of significant national benefit.

The continued long-term sustainable water use is of great importance to further the socio-economic development of Australia.   It is imperative  that we continue to adapt innovative technologies and irrigation practices that save water, improve water productivity and protect and improve our environment.

The main efficiency gain must come from dominant user, irrigation, accounting for over 70% of the total water use in Australia.  Furthermore, up to 30% of the total potable water  use in our cities accounts for irrigation of home gardens, sporting fields, parks, nurseries and small vegetable farms.

Undoubtedly, the sustainability of irrigation is quite important for the economic growth of the country.  As water scarcity has been recognised as one of the most critical issues for sustainable economic development of Australia. 

It is a scientific fact that the use of our magnetic water devices for treatment of irrigation water will improve water productivity  and will lead to significant water saving for irrigation industry.  In the context of current and future water scarcity, even a small saving in irrigation water (conservatively say 5%) through magnetic treatment will mean huge saving nationally.

Therefore it is an important step to keep irrigation sustainable and profitable.  The research carried out in this project has provided a technology that can be put in practice by farmers to improve water productivity, save water, minimise the salinity effect and sustain the health of the environment.

The technology has proven to make use of lower quality waters (effluent and saline water) more sustainable and overall will augment water supplies for horticulture purposes.  In general, the use of our technology will help in improved long-term viability of horticulture industry and sustainable economic development in both urban and rural areas.