Polyacrylamide, commonly known as PAM, is a long-chain hydrocarbon of high molecular weight, synthesized from natural gas for a range of industrial and environmental use.

Quantify and compare the amount of water used and lost (deep drainage) in; field in four siphon-less irrigation systems and corresponding furrow irrigated fields.

Australian irrigated cotton growers are committed to improving their water use efficiency for economic, environmental, social and political reasons.

Sarah Hood:This project provided for the engagement of a Consultant, Sarah Hood, to undertake an interim role of the Cotton Industry Development Extension Officerss in the St. George-Dirranbandi irrigation area.

Water Use Efficiency WUE) means maximising the returns from and minimising the environmental impacts of every megalitre (ML) of water used for irrigation purposes.