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The Avoca River's flow is highly variable, which significantly impacts irrigation practices. This variability can lead to several challenges:

1. Inconsistent Water Supply: The river's intermittent flow affects the availability of water for irrigation, making it difficult to plan and sustain agricultural activities.

2. Flooding and Drought: Increased flooding frequency can place pressure on flood mitigation and irrigation infrastructure, while periods of low flow may cause water shortages.

3. Management Strategies: To cope with these challenges, careful water management and the development of infrastructure to store and distribute water efficiently during varying flow conditions are necessary.

For more detailed insights, you can read about the hydrological changes in the Avoca River catchment and its impacts here.

Additionally, the longitudinal profile of the Avoca River, which includes its variable flow and impact on irrigations, can be viewed here.

Here is an image depicting the observed versus predicted flow for the Avoca River: