Water Use
Design and installation
When designing and installing a new irrigation system, it needs to fit your land, business and water restrictions. A well-designed system means efficient use of water, energy, labour and capital.
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DairyNZ
Evaluating your irrigation system
An irrigation system that has an appropriate application depth, rate and return period to match the soil characteristics, plant demands and climate needs will be more able to maintain soil moisture levels.
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Management and operation
Irrigator Maintenance
Failures of pumps and irrigation equipment during the season can waste a lot of time, restrict pasture growth and create stress.
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Irrigator Maintenance
Failures of pumps and irrigation equipment during the season can waste a lot of time, restrict pasture growth and create stress.
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Irrigation Scheduling
The biggest opportunity to improve how efficiently water is used is by irrigation scheduling (making informed decisions about when to start and stop irrigating), especially during the shoulders of the season.
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DairyNZ