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Irrigation Water
Documents
| Title↕ | Description↕ | Updated↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler selection, layout and operation (November 2022) | A well-designed overhead sprinkler system delivers water evenly across the growing area at an application rate that is compatible with the absorption rate of the growing media. This Nursery Papers explains industry irrigation best management practice parameters including coefficient of uniformity, scheduling coefficient and mean application rate, and provides a table listing approximate growing media blends absorption rates. It also discusses topics such as sprinkler layout and square grid design, pressure and flow, the effects of wind on sprinklers, and the comparison between upright and inverted systems. | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Water test interpretation (March 2024) | This Nursery Paper looks at why quality water is one of the critical requirements to grow quality plants. Water quality can not only impact plant health but affect soil, growing media, irrigation equipment, nursery activities. The properties of surface, underground and drainage water can vary. Topics covered include why and what to test, and what the results can mean. | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Improving water and energy efficiency in production nurseries (May 2025) | "This Nursery Paper explains the importance of water management in managing a production nursery, and why it makes good business sense to use water wisely and reduce waste. Topics covered include system design and water supply optimisation, metrics in best practice water management, irrigation scheduling and controller technology, disinfestation and recycling, and potential efficiency gains. Aspley Nursery is included as a case study to show how irrigation upgrades can improve energy efficiency and provide cost savings." | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Drip irrigation design & management 2020 | Drip irrigation design & management 2020 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Bore Maintenance & Rehabilitation | Bore Maintenance & Rehabilitation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| NGIQ Dripper & Spray Stake Selection Tool | NGIQ Dripper & Spray Stake Selection Tool | 1 Dec 2025 |