Before purchasing irrigation equipment, assess the water source, available pressure, distance, elevation, crop type, soil and farm layout. The same system will not perform equally on every site.
Questions to ask
- How much water is available?
- What crops are being produced?
- What is the size and shape of the field?
- Is power available, or is solar pumping appropriate?
- How much pressure and flow can the system deliver?
A site survey and simple design calculation can prevent expensive mistakes and improve long-term performance.