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.
Contents
Part 1: Meters
- Introduction to metering
- Safety
- Environmental impacts of irrigation
- What meters measure
- Where to put the meter
- Select the right meter
- Installation
- Maintenance
Part 2: Storage and distribution
- Introduction to storage and distribution
- Efficient distribution
- Efficient storage
- Reduce loss in storage
Part 3: Benchmarking and water budgeting
- Irrigation benchmarking and water budgeting
- Irrigation benchmarking
- Water budgeting
- Sample water budgets
Author: Jennifer Laffan
ISBN: 9781742567334 | 94 pages | A4
Catalogue number: B952
Publisher: NSW Department of Primary Industries | 2015