Waterlogging

 
 

Waterlogging

High rainfall combines with poor soil structures and causes severe damage to plant growth. Managing the impacts of water logging depends on the severity of the issue and area covered by may include:

  • Do nothing: just avoid waterlogged areas when seeding, spraying, harvesting (recommended for small areas).

  • Sow crops on more-susceptible areas first.

  • Alter nitrogen management to suit the waterlogged situation.

  • Change the land use (use different crops or pasture).

  • Install shallow surface drainage on waterlogged or inundated areas.

  • Install surface water drainage upslope to prevent waterlogging occurring or reducing the period of waterlogging.

  • Install raised beds with shallow surface drainage on highly susceptible flats.

For more information

Water logging in WA
(Department of Primary Industry ad regional development)