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  1. Irrigated Agriculture
    1. Irrigation System Selection and Design Guidelines
      1. Step 1 - What do I want to achieve?
      2. Step 2 - What are my farm's features and constraints?
      3. Step 3 - What irrigation options should I consider?
      4. Step 4 - What needs to be considered in my design and management, and what will it cost?
      5. Step 5 - What option best meets my goals?
      6. Irrigation Water Use Efficiency Benchmarking
      7. Publications
      8. Irrigation Technology
      9. Maize Water Use Efficiency
      10. Sustainable Irrigation Program Research and Development Project Factsheets

4.2.2.9 - What do I choose - diesel or electric operation?

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Electric power is generally preferable, both for convenience and ease of operation and lower operating costs if off-peak power can be utilised (see Step 4.2.3.2 for information on pumping costs).
The main consideration in system power supply selection is the cost of providing electricity to the pump site.

Photo: 4.2.2.9a
Diesel powered bore pump supply for pivot
Photo: 4.2.2.9b
Electrically powered pivot pump
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