FACTSHEET: Water use efficiency in blueberries

April 2020, Primefact 1783, First edition Efficient water use in horticulture crops is a key management strategy for growers. It can help reduce production costs and minimise the negative effects of reduced water availability to plants, including during drought. The following are some strategies blueberry growers should consider implementing to help mitigate the effects of limited water availability and make their orchards more resilient during drought conditions.