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Centre Pivot/Lateral Move 2 day training workshop

When: 26 July 2018 @ 9:00 am - 27 July 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Where: Murrayville Medical Centre
Organiser: Jeremy Giddings

Agriculture Victoria – in conjunction with Sapphire Irrigation Consulting and Nelson Irrigation, will be running the following one and one-half day workshop for irrigators who are looking to receive the latest information in centre pivot irrigation management.

Topics covered, will include:
– Key componenets of centre pivot and lateral move (CPLM) systems
– Financial issues associated with the purchase and operation of a CPLM system
– Planning and design considerations of a centre pivot or lateral move
– Comparing sprinkler and wheel options to improve operation of a CPLM system
– Key measures and indicators of CPLM system performance
– Sprinkler package issues / options (including VRI)
– Field assessment
– System management including scheduling, fertigation, filtration
– Maintenance

The workshop will be held at the Murrayville Medical Centre 9am – 4pm on Thursday 26 July and then 8.30 am – 2 pm on Friday 27 July.

Presenters will be Peter Smith (Sapphire Irrigation Consulting), Darren Riggs (Nelson Irrigation) and Jeremy Giddings (Agriculture Victoria).

Register with Jeremy on (03) 5051 4566 or via email [email protected]

Organizer

Jeremy Giddings
Phone:
(03) 5051 4566
Email:
jeremy.giddings@ecodev.vic.gov.au

Venue

Murrayville Medical Centre
28-32 Gray Street
Murrayville, Victoria 3512 Australia
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