Post on 04-Jul-2015
description
transcript
Investing in irrigation- selecting an efficient and cost effective
irrigation solution for your orchard. Prepared by: Kerry Scanlan
National Sales Manager, Agricultural Irrigation
16 October 2014
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
Toro Australia
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
Toro Around the World
Toro Office
Toro Distributor
Toro Australia
Wholly owned subsidiary of the Toro Company
Pope Sprinklers and Irrigation founded in 1925
Irrigation products
Residential, agricultural, professional turf
Mowing and construction equipment
Residential, municipal, sports fields, golf courses
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
Technological advancements across all industries
Improvements in
Efficiency Simplicity Capability Affordability
New technology is changing the investment decision
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
New Technologies
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
New Technologies
Irrigation control – Simpler & Easier
Multiple programs Pulse watering Multiple pump starts Fertigation Sensor Inputs
Developments in Micro Sprinklers
‘Trellis’ style sprinkler Minimise harvest damage Lower flow rates
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
Investing in Irrigation
Investing in the future to maximise returns
Bundaberg Experience
Average irrigation system costs $15 per tree / $4.6K per Ha
Average annual costs per hectare $500 (based on 3ML water applied)
Irrigated grower trials have indicated an additional 1 tonne per hectare
Additional $4K per hectare (at current prices)
High return in investment
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
Investing in Irrigation
Selecting an efficient and cost effective irrigation system
Seek assistance from industry professionals
Industry or Irrigation Consultant
Local Irrigation Dealer
Irrigation Manufacturer
Site visit is essential
Consider financial options
2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by
Irrigation System checklist
System operating pressure
Adequate filtration
Irrigation controller with diagnostics and alarm reporting
Run times match soil type, tree maturity, seasonality
Seasonal maintenance program
Commissioning report for all new systems
Audit older systems & identify improvements
Seek advice from industry professionals