irrigation technology Archives - Irrigating Agriculture

Topic: irrigation technology

published - 16 April 2019
By Rabi Maskey

Should I install a pipe and riser or an open channel irrigation system?

Recently there has been increased interest in pipe and riser system with the roll out of programs like Farm Water. Upgrading farm irrigation supply channels to pipes and risers can potentially improve the efficiency of water use on farm through lower seepage and evaporation losses.
Pipes vs channels
Irrigators need to examine …
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Agriculture Victoria, farm design, irrigation technology, pipes and risers, Whole Farm Plan

Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources

published - 4 October 2018
By Nick O'Halloran

Renewables and Irrigation Webinar – What works and when? On and off grid systems

Agricultural research economists, Janine Powell and Jon Welsh (both AgEcon) share their findings about how and when incorporating renewable energy technologies and irrigation storage stack up.
Janine and Jon first began investigating the feasibility of renewable energy and irrigation in 2014 during the Department of Agricultures’ Carbon Farming Futures program and …
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irrigation technology, pumping, Renewable energy

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published - 10 September 2018

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 operating costs. Paddock shape, soil type, local climate, crops to be grown and power source will all influence design requirements. Understanding these design requirements for …
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Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator, Whole Farm Plan

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published - 17 August 2018

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, soil type)
Water supply (flow rate, supply location, quality and quantity)
Irrigable area (area to be developed, system capacity)

Land area: A typical centre pivot system has a …
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Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator

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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 many cases there is no single best solution for any given situation.
Each irrigation system type has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation, …
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drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district, Whole Farm Plan

Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources

published - 26 July 2018

Centre Pivot/Lateral Move 2 day training workshop

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
– …
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Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator, Nelson, Sapphire Irrigation Consulting, Sunraysia

published - 24 July 2018

Centre Pivot/Lateral Move 2 day training workshop

Centre Pivot/Lateral Move – 2 day training workshop

WHEN: Tues 24th and Wed 25th July 2018
WHERE: Conference Room, DEDJTR building, 26 Wellington Road, Kerang VIC
COURSE FEE: $820 + GST Member, or $1210 + GST Non Member
SUBSIDISED COST: $150.00 + GST to Irrigators in the NCCMA Irrigation Region.
To find out if you qualify, please contact Matthew Hawken, …
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Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, farm design, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator, Loddon Valley, Torrumbarry

published - 20 July 2018
By Jeremy Giddings

Variable speed drives — an energy saving option for irrigated horticulture

A variable speed drive (VSD) is used to adjust a pump’s flow or pressure to the field requirements (actual demand). Adopting VSDs in irrigation was historically for operational reasons such as providing constant pressure outputs, ‘soft starts’, or reducing pump wear. More recently, as energy prices continue to rise, the …
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energy saving, horticulture, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, pumping efficiency, smarter irrigation, variable speed drive, VSD

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published - 2 July 2018
By Rob O'Connor

Using soil moisture information to schedule irrigations

As part of the Accelerating Change project in Northern Victoria, various soil moisture monitoring (SMM) devices were used over the last 3 years under surface irrigated pasture and other forages on farm to assist with improved irrigation timing.
Key learnings
SMM provides objective and useful information for irrigation scheduling and reduces the …
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accelerating change, Agriculture Victoria, irrigation scheduling, irrigation technology, SMM, soil moisture monitoring

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Smarter Irrigation Field Day

The Agriculture Victoria Smarter Irrigation Field Day is on this Thursday at the Macalister Demonstration Farm: Boggy Creek Road, Riverslea.
Come along from 11am to 1:30pm to hear about soil moisture monitoring, automation, and drainage. For more information contact alexis.c.killoran@ecodev.vic.gov.au

irrigation technology, smarter irrigation, SMM, soil moisture monitoring