Mark Skewes, Research Scientist - Irrigation at South Australian Research and Development Institute
Summary
Having grown up on the land, I have a keen interest in primary production, and its interactions with the environment in which it is carried out, and the resources it utilises.
My work in the irrigated horticulture industry focusses on the long term sustainability of irrigated production in the Murray Darling Basin, and in turn on the sustainability of the communities which rely upon this industry.
I am excited when I can use my scientific and communication skills to assist in innovative resource management and development.
My work in the irrigated horticulture industry focusses on the long term sustainability of irrigated production in the Murray Darling Basin, and in turn on the sustainability of the communities which rely upon this industry.
I am excited when I can use my scientific and communication skills to assist in innovative resource management and development.
Contact info
Location: Australia
Industry Experience
Education: Masters
Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant
Years of experience: 20 years or above
Work Experience
Senior Consultant, Water Management
Irrigated Crop Management Service
Provide consultancy services in soil water monitoring. Develop and present adult education modules in irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring.
Provide technical and scientific input into state water resource management, including establishment of volumetric allocation systems.
Provide technical and scientific input into state water resource management, including establishment of volumetric allocation systems.
Research Scientist - Irrigation
South Australian Research and Development Institute
The primary focus of this position is on irrigated horticulture, including viticulture, citrus and almonds.
Specific research projects have looked at crop water use efficiency, drought response of various crops, and measurement and management of crop water stress.
Specific research projects have looked at crop water use efficiency, drought response of various crops, and measurement and management of crop water stress.
Industry Expertise
- Researcher
- Government Agency
- Water
- Agriculture
- Drip Irrigation
- Water Efficiency
- Best Management Practices
- Irrigation
- Micro Irrigation
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Crop Farming
- Irrigation Management
- Horticulture
- Vegetables
- Fruit Crops
- Irrigation Agronomy
- Irrigation Scheduling