Mark Skewes

Research Scientist - Irrigation at South Australian Research and Development Institute
The primary focus of this position is on irrigated horticulture, including viticulture, citrus an... read more
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Loxton, South Australia, Australia, AU
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Ross Carruthers

Mark Skewes is a gentleman and a scholar. His work on the Volumetric Conversion Project was first class, particularly in relation to the determination of crop water requirements for the 50+ crops grown in the SE of SA across 10 climatic bands. I have the utmost respect for Mark's ability to communicate complex technical concepts to the general water user community. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any project associated with crop irrigation science.

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Credentials

  • Certified Irrigation Designer - Agriculture Sprinkler
    Irrigation Australia Limited
  • Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
    Hortus Australia

Experience

  • South Australian Research and Development Institute
    • Australia
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Scientist - Irrigation
      • 2007 - Present

      The primary focus of this position is on irrigated horticulture, including viticulture, citrus and almonds. Recent projects have included the monitoring of water and solute movement through the rootzone of almonds and citrus, using soil solution samplers. The primary project for this position over the past few years has involved research trials and a large on-farm monitoring program investigating the impacts of drought and reduced water allocations on irrigated horticulture crops. Results include evaluation of the relationship between water supply and yield, and the identification of crop management strategies which improve the ability of crops to cope under reduced water availability. Show less

  • Irrigated Crop Management Service
    • Senior Consultant, Water Management
      • 1993 - 2007

      Provide consultantcy services in the areas of soil water monitoring and crop water use. Present adult education modules associated with irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. Develop adult education resources for irrigation training. Provide technical and scientific input into state water resource management, including conversion of area based water licences to volumetric allocations, and establishment of volumetric allocation systems where no prior licencing system existed. Provide consultantcy services in the areas of soil water monitoring and crop water use. Present adult education modules associated with irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. Develop adult education resources for irrigation training. Provide technical and scientific input into state water resource management, including conversion of area based water licences to volumetric allocations, and establishment of volumetric allocation systems where no prior licencing system existed.

  • Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forrestry Biosecurity
    • Australia
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Citrus Research Technical Officer
      • 1990 - 2003

      Responsible to establish and manage rootstock and variety comparison trials, conduct measurements and analyse data. Responsible to establish and manage rootstock and variety comparison trials, conduct measurements and analyse data.

Education

  • Roseworthy Agricultural College
    GDipNatRes
    1985 - 1985
  • University of Adelaide
    BSc
    1981 - 1984

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