4.2.2 - What needs to be considered in the design stage?
While centre pivot technology is well developed, there are several issues that affect the performance of a system in dairy farm applications.
4.2.2.1 - What is the right system capacity and can it supply enough water in hot weather?
4.2.2.2 - Is the irrigation application uniform?
4.2.2.3 - What sprinklers do I need?
4.2.2.4 - What pressure does the system need?
4.2.2.5 - How do I minimise wheel rutting?
4.2.2.6 - Do I need a drainage system?
4.2.2.7 - Should I choose a hydraulic or electric drive system?
4.2.2.8 - Centre pivot or lateral move?
4.2.2.9 - What do I choose – diesel or electric operation?
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