LATEST NEWS AND RESOURCES
This page offers up to date information and events that will assist your application process, and over time will also give additional insight and information on the latest technology around sustainable irrigation systems.
2022 Awards Winners announced
The Supreme winner, and category winners, of the 2022 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards have been announced, with judges remarking on the particularly strong group of finalists.
This level of excellence is reflective of the effort that many irrigating farmers are making toward improving the sustainability of their operations.
2022 Awards Finalists Announced
Three innovative farm irrigators have been selected from a strong pool of diverse entries as finalists in the 2022 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards.
The Awards celebrate excellence and recognise farmers who are at the forefront when it comes to responsible irrigation, innovative water management and environmental sustainability.
Media Release
- 1st september 2022
Entries and nominations have closed on this year’s Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards with an increase in entrants for the 2020 Award.
Nominations and entries came in from around the country and across a range of industries covering cropping, cattle, horticulture, rice, cotton, dairy and more.
Media Release
- 17 AUGUST 2022
The entry deadline for the 2022 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards has been extended to 21 AUGUST 2022.
Given the increase in nominations this year we wanted to ensure that all busy Australian farmers had the opportunity to enter.
Media Release
- 11 July 2022
2022 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards to recognise excellence in irrigation management.
The 2022 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards were launched today to celebrate excellence and recognise farmers who are at the forefront when it comes to responsible irrigation, innovative water management and environmental sustainability.
Media Release
- 22 November 2021
Good soil management key to sustainable irrigation for award winning Canterbury farmers.
Understanding soil types and managing soil biodiversity is key to sustainable irrigation and a successful farming operation, according to Canterbury mixed cropping farmer Angus Aitken.
Media Release
- September 2021
Awards finalists demonstrate willingness to embrace challenges for the greater good.
This year’s Zimmatic™ Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards finalists have been praised by the judges for their willingness to embrace the challenges.
Share your story for good!
Time is running out to get your entry in for this year’s Trailblazer Awards. The Zimmatic team, together with Vantage, Farmers’ Weekly and Irricon, have pooled together a prize pack worth more than NZD$22,000.
Part 2: Should I enter the Awards?
Entries and nominations are now open for the 2021 Zimmatic™ Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards. Farmer curious about what judges are looking for in Irrigation-Driven Improvements, Waterway Protection and Environmental Stewardship can read this compiled summary of the leading submissions from the 2020 entrants.
Part 1: Should I enter the Awards?
Entries and nominations are now open for the 2021 Zimmatic™ Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards. Farmer curious about what judges are looking for in Sustainable Irrigation Management can read this compiled summary of the leading submissions from the 2020 entrants.
EXEMPLARY TRAILBLAZERS
We are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Zimmatic™ Sustainable Irrigation Awards.
The high calibre of entries truly epitomise how Australian and New Zealand farmers are leading the way in water sustainability.
Latest news
- 15 July 2020
Finalists announced for sustainable irrigation awards.
Eight farmers from Australia and New Zealand have been selected as finalists of the Zimmatic™ Sustainable Irrigation Awards.
Latest news
- 25 March 2020
Sustainable irrigation awards spread positivity and recognise farmers leading the way.
The Zimmatic™ Trailblazer - Sustainable Irrigation Awards are on track with nominations and entries rolling in.
WANAKA A&P SHOW
Information on the Trailblazer Awards will be easily accessible at the Wanaka Show courtesy of Plains Irrigators
Come visit the team at site J17-J18 to find out more about the Awards and to pick up an entry form.
Wanaka A&P Show
13 March 2020
Plains Irrigators - Site J17-J18
KEEN TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE?
If you are not yet a Trailblazer in Sustainble Irrigation but have a desire to find out ways to improve your on-farm practices then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
GIPPSLAND IRRIGATION EXPO
As a showcase of the very latest innovative irrigation techniques and technologies there is no better place to find out information about Trailblazer.
Come and visit the team at Flow Smart at this years Expo to find out more.
Gippsland Irrigation Expo
Sale Showgrounds
1 Maffra-Sale Road
4 March 2020
Flow Smart Pty Ltd site