Understanding and Monitoring Orchard Irrigation Systems

Join presenters: Nick J O'Halloran & Joe L Braden from Ag Vic covering the topics of: Understanding Your System & System Monitoring

Understanding Your System

• Readily Available Water
• System capacity
• System application rate
• Understanding your irrigation plan
• Reading irrigation specification sheets

System Monitoring

• Monitoring pressures (pump, valves, emitters) – compared to the irrigation plan
• Flow rates – compared to the irrigation plan
• Uniformity – within and between valves

Afternoon Tea will be provided

This event is being delivered by Fruit Growers Victoria on behalf of Agriculture Victora as part of the Victorian Government’s statewide Drought Support Package.