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.
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Month |
February |
May |
August |
November |
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Copy Due |
29 January 10 |
19 April 10 |
3 August 10 |
15 October 10 |
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Ads Closed |
4 February 10 |
26 April 10 |
10 August 10 |
22 October 10 |
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All Ads Received |
12 February 10 |
3 May 10 |
17 August 10 |
29 October 10 |
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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.
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
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
Printed and published by Hallmark Editions Pty Ltd ACN 102 605 464
PO Box 84, Hampton VIC 3188
Ph: (03) 8534 5000
Fx: (03) 95308911
Email: brian.rault@halledit.com.au
For more information go to the Hallmark Publications website