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Farming operations at IMPI include dryland cropping of cereals in favourable seasons and irigated annual crops. Wheat is grown under natural rainfall (250 mm / year) on 400 hectares and soybeans, wheat, barley, faba beans and durum are grown on 200 hectares of irrigated raised beds. |
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Irrigation is by gravity, with laser land forming ensuring a high degree of efficiency. Permanent raised beds are formed by sophisticated G.P.S. controlled equipment giving high accuracy and even bed width to maximize efficient use of cropping area. |
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Some areas have been set aside for organic production of grain and have been so certified by Biological Farmers of Australia. |
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Introduction of livestock and the production of certified seed under contract are planned future developments.
Farm production from the most recent cropping season (2001/2002):
Durum wheat 557 Tonnes.
Hard wheat 200 Tonnes.
Soy beans 155 Tonnes (including 50 T organic).
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