VARIwise: an autonomous irrigation system.

This project will translate VARIwise, a precision irrigation optimisation and control system, from the research phase to a commercial-ready package that can be adopted in any irrigation system. The autonomous irrigation technology commercialised through this project will support unassisted operation of autonomous broad-acre irrigation systems for cotton and dairy. Research has found barriers to adoption of precision irrigation include poor interoperability and connectivity between existing irrigation sensor systems, and access to ongoing precision technology support. This project will address these barriers by involving irrigation technology companies and precision irrigation consultants to develop VARIwise into a format that can easily interface with any on-farm sensor and irrigation system.