Pilbara Hinterland Agricultural Development Initiative
The Pilbara Hinterland Agricultural Development Initiative (PHADI) (2014-2017) was the first comprehensive investigation into irrigated agriculture opportunities in the region and the findings are now available in a series of reports and factsheets to help government, investors, pastoralists and industry gain insight into its potential.
Growing the Pilbara report
Growing the Pilbara summarises the major findings from the PHADI project and delivers a prefeasibility assessment of the irrigation development opportunities in the Pilbara.
The report outlines the opportunity for development of medium-to-large scale irrigation enterprises in the region. It follows a methodology for assessing resource options, identifying markets, and evaluating the regulatory framework for irrigation in the Pilbara.
While intended as a guide for government and private investors, this report highlights where DPIRD believes suitable soil and water resources exist in the Pilbara, identifies potential markets, and investigates the viability of some systems and development opportunities. It attempts to show where and how irrigated agriculture could develop in the Pilbara. Further work will be required to consolidate the findings before investment proceeds.