Published - 2 August 2019 By Adrian Smith & Alex Schultz Head loss in open channel systems Head loss is the drop in water level as water flows through a structure or along a channel. This video uses a scale model to visually … Read More farm design, gravity irrigation, head loss, irrigation design, Murray LLS, NSW DPI, open channel, Rice Extension Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 8 February 2019 By Alexis Killoran Upgrading to spray irrigation in the Macalister ID At a glance Project: Flood to spray conversion Area: 36 hectares Soil type: Moderate permeability Water source: River diversion and reuse system Production: Significant increase Stock numbers: Tripled Project cost: $138,314 Incentives rebate: … Read More Agriculture Victoria, CPLM, irrigation design, Macalister Irrigation District, smarter irrigation Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 10 September 2018 By The design of a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move irrigator System design can vary greatly for Centre Pivot or Lateral Move (CPLM) irrigation systems. Variations in design can have a large effect on capital and … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator, Whole Farm Plan Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 17 August 2018 By Planning a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move system When planning a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move (CPLM) system the following aspects need to be considered at the planning stage: Physical location (area, shape, topography, … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 27 July 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Aspects to consider when choosing an irrigation system for horticulture Irrigation system selection is an important aspect of setting up or upgrading horticultural enterprises. There are many different types of irrigation systems available, and in … Read More drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources