The workshops are specifically for farmers involved with designing and installing centre-pivot or lateral-move systems or aiming to optimise the performance and management of an existing system.
Agriculture Victoria irrigation extension officer Nick O’Halloran said the Kerang presentations would cover design considerations to improve efficiency, financial decisions for purchasing and operating a CPLM, critical performance indicators, and much more.
“These free workshops offer invaluable insights and practical strategies, and will be facilitated by Peter Smith from Sapphire Irrigation Consulting,” he said.
“Peter has a sound background in irrigation systems and management and delivers training courses nationally.
“He is strongly committed to building skills for a resilient irrigation sector.”
The Kerang workshops will be held on June 25 and 26, from 8.30am-4pm each day, at Agriculture Victoria, 26 Wellington Street.
Registration is essential and must be completed before Wednesday next week by calling Adam Taylor on 0439 412 366.
Topics to be covered include:
• Key design considerations for an efficient CPLM system with uniform application.
• The financial considerations associated with the purchase and operation of a CPLM.
• Planning considerations when installing a CPLM.
• The key measures and indicators of CPLM system performance.
• Technology options including variable application rate, end guns and sprinkler packs.
• Irrigation scheduling and operation for improved agronomy.
• Energy-efficiency considerations.
