
Irrigation: centre pivot and lateral move
If you are starting your irrigation systems from scratch, upgrading or changing a current water system, this book describes options, advantages and specifications of the various systems and pumps available.
This book is for anyone who wants the best from their water supplies in a rural area. It gives an introduction to the technical problems involved in domestic and livestock water supplies, but is written for the non-engineer.
An updated, detailed full-colour guide to farm water supply for stock and domestic use. Learn about water quality stock water requirements, pumps, alternative power sources, pipes, tanks underground water, and more. Save money by choosing the right pump.
Title | AgGuide - Farm water |
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Author(s) | |
Pages | 140 |
ISBN | 978 1 74256 261 2 |
Catalogue number | B135 |
Year published | 2012 |
Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
Price | $30.00AUD (inc GST) |
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Irrigation: centre pivot and lateral move
If you are starting your irrigation systems from scratch, upgrading or changing a current water system, this book describes options, advantages and specifications of the various systems and pumps available.
Irrigation: measuring and monitoring
Efficient irrigation systems measure and monitor water use. This book makes sure water losses are kept to a minimum, while keeping the crop or pasture growing with no moisture stress. Efficient water storage, water budgeting and water use efficiency are explained in detail.
Managing Waterways on Farms
Your creeks and streams are a vital resource for you and downstream users. Learn how to manage them to prevent erosion, reduce salinity and improve water quality.
Irrigation: system and pump selection AgGuide
An understanding of current irrigation systems, what is involved and how they work is essential if you plan to install or upgrade a water system. Just as important is that you can save money by increasing productivity and efficiency of your irrigation system if you can improve the performance of the pump.
Managing Waterways on Farms
Your creeks and streams are a vital resource for you and downstream users. Learn how to manage them to prevent erosion, reduce salinity and improve water quality.
Irrigation: scheduling
Scheduling irrigation is about planning when and how much water to apply to a crop to achieve crop production or a particular quality.
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