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Centre Pivot/Lateral Move 2 day training course
When: 22 May 2018 - 23 May 2018
Centre Pivot/Lateral Move 2 day training course – Tatura VIC (Shepparton Irrigation Region only)
Centre pivots and lateral moves (CPLM) have the potential to offer greater control and flexibility of irrigation management. Growers are seeing the many possible advantages for their businesses including potential yield improvements, reduced labour, more control of soil moisture as well as possible fertigation potential.
THIS COURSE IS FOR IRRIGATORS WITHIN THE SHEPPARTON IRRIGATION REGION AND IS SUBSIDISED BY THE ‘BEYOND SOILCARE’ PROGRAM.
This project is supported by Irrigation Australia, Agriculture Victoria and the Goulburn Broken CMA and jointly funded by the Victorian Government and the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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Learning outcomes:
On the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify the key components of centre pivot and lateral move (CPLM) systems
- Background of CPLM irrigation systems
- Components and the key inputs for an effective CPLM system
Identify the financial issues associated with the purchase and operation of a CPLM
- Decision Making
- financial analysis to compare irrigation systems
- assessing current and future return on investment
List the factors necessary for planning to install a centre pivot or lateral move system
- deciding on location – slope/soil/draining
- water supply issues – quantity and quality
- calculating the irrigable area
- OVERsched software
Design considerations
- Compare sprinkler and wheel options to improve operation of a CPLM system
- design choices
- structures of machines
- wheel rutting and bogging
- energy costs and pipe sizes
Identify key measures and indicators of CPLM system performance
- benefits of evaluating performance
- measures of performance
- common issues affecting performance
- measures, tools and methods for evaluation
- water use Indices
Identify sprinkler package issues
- development of sprinkler packages
- end guns
- sprinkler components
- pressure regulators
- LEPA systems
- Droplet size and evaporation
Operational and maintenance issues
- Irrigation scheduling
- Germination
- Spray management, Fertigation
- General maintenance
- Floods and strong winds
IAL Qualified Trainer: Peter Smith
Peter Smith has extensive experience in irrigation systems and management and has a particular interest in centre pivot and lateral move systems. He has developed and delivered training material for many irrigation courses within Australia and overseas. He has been involved with many irrigated commodities especially rice, cotton, dairy and lucerne hay. He has a strong commitment to building skills and abilities in individuals across the irrigation sector.
Fees:
Training manual, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea daily are included.
SUBSIDISED RATE – $150.00 + GST for IRRIGATORS WITHIN THE SHEPPARTON IRRIGATION REGION.jpg)
To find out if you are eligible, please contact Rebecca Pike from Ag Vic via email or ph 03 5482 0426. Or view the map of the selected region here.
Course Times
Day 1 – 8am to 5.00pm and Day 2 will finish approx 4pm
Note site tours will occur daily so some car pooling may be required. Please also ensure closed toed shoes are worn.
Normal Price would be:
- $820.00 for Members (excluding GST)
- $1,210 for Non Members (excluding GST)
WHEN
22 & 23 May 2018
TIME
8.30am – 4.30pm
COST
AU $ 150
LOCATION
255 Ferguson Rd
Tatura VIC