AgGuide Water Series: Irrigation - Centre Pivot and Lateral Move
Author: J. Laffan
Publisher: NSW DPI
Format: Softback
ISBN: 9781742569192
Product Id: 5894
Dimensions (cm): 29.6 H x 21 W
Pages: 46
This publication focuses on key design issues, efficiency of irrigation and management of centre pivot and lateral move systems in broadacre farming.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to centre pivot and lateral move
Chapter 2: Safety
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Importance
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Hazards associated with centre pivot and lateral move systems
Chapter 3: Environmental impacts of irrigation
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Importance
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Sustainable use of irrigation water
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Management
Chapter 4: Centre pivot and lateral move systems
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Overview
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Centre pivot
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Lateral move
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Components
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Advantages / Disadvantages
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Importance of design
Chapter 5: Irrigation efficiency
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Efficient use of water
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System capacity
Chapter 6: Key design issues
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Pipe sizes and energy costs
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Capital and operating costs
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Average application rate
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Wheel rut
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Wheel equipment
Chapter 7: Emitters
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Types of emitters
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Wetting patterns for emitters
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Uniformity of application