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