Journal

Irrigation Australia Journal

The official journal of the Irrigation Australia Limited

Irrigation Australia is the quarterly journal of  Irrigation Australia Limited. It is distributed free of charge to all IAL members and their nominated staff and branches. Non-members may subscribe for just $88 including GST, handling and postage.

Subscription forms are downloadable in PDF or Word at left. After completing the form, sign it and either fax to (02) 9476 0792 or post to:  Irrigation Australia Limited,  PO Box 1804, HORNSBY, NSW 1635.

The latest issue of the journal Irrigation Australia may be downloaded at left.

Irrigation Australia is the premier irrigation publication in Australia and is essential reading for anyone involved in the irrigation industry and is an ideal medium to promote and advertise your products and services. For information on editorial contributions and advertising please follow the links below.

By becoming a member of Irrigation Australia you are automatically entitled to a subscription to this comprehensive quarterly publication. The journal is also an invaluable vehicle for advertisers to target a wide range of potential customers in the irrigation industry.

Publishing schedule for 2010

Irrigation Australia is the quarterly journal of Irrigation Australia Limited. It is distributed free of charge to all IAL members and their nominated staff and branches. Non-members may subscribe for just $88 including GST and handling and postage.

Month

February

May

August

November

Copy Due

29 January 10

19 April 10

3 August 10

15 October 10

Ads Closed

4 February 10

26 April 10

10 August 10

22 October 10

All Ads Received

12 February 10

3 May 10

17 August 10

29 October 10

Printed

26 February 10

21 May 10

31 August 10

12 November 10

Features for 2010

Features for 2010 are:

Autumn Recycled water and Water policy in Australia
Winter Special conference and exhibition edition
Spring Design for efficient irrigation and Managing your business better
Summer What's new with irrigation equipment and Back to basics - soil

Articles and Guidelines for Authors

Editorial

Irrigation Australia welcomes articles about irrigation technology, practice and policy. Article length should be between 500 and 2000 words, and graphics such as photos and diagrams are encouraged.

The journal focuses on practical application of technology and policy, with case studies being a preferred approach to conveying messages, where applicable. Because of its wide readership in the industry we try to provide something for everyone.

 

Content for each issue incorporates the following

Feature

Description of content

Business management An article or articles on some aspect of business management as it relates to the service sector in particular e.g. financial management (insurance, superannuation, tax, pricing labour), OH&S, retail management (e.g. shop layout) and promotion.
Agricultural irrigation An article on a technical aspect of agricultural irrigation, e.g. pump troubleshooting, metering water, info on systems.
Urban irrigation An article of a technical aspect of urban irrigation, e.g. installation, auditing, equipment.
Education and training Article on some aspect of E & T e.g. new developments, courses available.
Research Description of current research. Articles are to focus on end results, benefits and practical application.
Around the Industry Focuses on what is happening around the commercial sector, including new appointments.
Around the States Focuses on what is happening around the states in a policy and government sense.
Product and service news

News and advertorial on new products and services.

CRCIF An article describing some aspect of CRCIF research
Smart Approved WaterMark An article on news and activities from SAWM
Raising Standards An article on some aspect of irrigation standards
The Big Issue Forum for water supply companies and manufacturers to feature a significant issue, especially as it affects them
IAL News A column dealign with news and activities to do with IAL, including a message from the CEO, news from the regions, My View
Contractors' Corner An article relating specifically to the contracting and installation sectors
ICID Insights An article or articles dealing with ICID news

All submissions for the journal should be emailed to the editor, Anne Currey: anne@naturallyresourceful.com.au or contact Anne on 0414 878 175.

Articles can be in Word or RTF format and graphics in 300 dpi tiff, jpg or eps format.

Distribution

  • Sent to IAL members in all sectors of the irrigation industry, i.e. resellers, water users, rural water supply companies, agencies, manufacturers, academic institutions, local councils, turf and golf course irrigation managers, and consultants (approximately 2,000)
  • Free copies are sent to: state and university libraries; Ministers of Resources and Environment; selected environment groups; overseas affiliated organisations; allied learned societies; industry associations; selected government agencies; media; trade agencies.

Advertising in the Irrigation Australia Journal

The IAL is Australia’s leading organisation representing the breadth of the Australian Irrigation industry. It has members from all sectors of the industry including water users, manufacturers and distributors, retailers, consultants and designers, installers, water supply authorities, government agencies and educational and research institutes.

The journal Irrigation Australia, overseen by the IAL editorial and technical committees, is an A4 full colour publication and is produced quarterly. Editorial content includes feature articles relevant to the industry, technical articles, news from around the industry, IAL news, and a state by state roundup. The journal is circulated to all organisational members and affiliated individuals.

Irrigation Australia affords advertisers the chance to take their message directly to the people who make and shape the irrigation industry.

  • Your efficient and economical opportunity to speak loudly and clearly to Australia's irrigation users, rural water providers, designers, specifiers, consultants, manufacturers,  distributors, retailers and installers
  • Four great opportunities each year to spread the word about your products and services 

Irrigation Australia – Advertising Rates 2010

Ad size

Casual

  3X  

   4X                  
Full page $3,200 $3,000 $2,850
Half page $2,100 $2,000 $1,800
One third page $1,450 $1,350 $1,300
Quarter page $1,270 $1,200 $1,050
One eighth page $740 $700 $660
One sixteenth page directory mono $450    
Double page $5,500 $5,300 $5,000

 

Further Information

Contact: Sales Department
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Ph: (03) 8534 5000
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Email: brian.rault@halledit.com.au

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