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Page last updated: 24/08/04

Irrigation & Drainage

Courses

DRIP IRRIGATION COURSE

The Drip Irrigation course is a half day workshop and includes the following topics:

* Fertigation
* Pressure and Flow Testing (Schrader Valves)
* Wetting Patterns & Soils
* Irrigation Line Flushing
* Soil Moisture Monitoring Equipment & Irrigation Management
* Emission Uniformity Testing
* Pumps & Filters
* Irrigating ground with high salt content
* Changing from full cover system to drip irrigation
* Understanding and interpreting design plans
* Types of drip irrigation systems
* Restrictions associated with various delivery systems (Off-farm)
* Comparisons (RAW) made by irrigating differing soil types (i.e. Sand-Clay)
* System installation methods / subsurface
* Maintenance program / Record Keeping

The course is designed for all irrigators with drip irrigation or those intending to install or change over.

 

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