What we do
System performance reporting
Regular reports and irrigation audits that show how your system is performing, and where water and power are being lost.
Overview
Know what your system is actually doing.
We turn the data from your monitoring systems into daily, weekly and monthly reports, and audit the system in the field to measure how evenly it waters and how efficiently the pumps run. 22,500 ha of operational reviews so far.
Farm managers
Water use, repairs and faults in one report, week by week.
Multi farm groups
Every farm compared on the same measures, side by side.
Owners and investors
CAPEX and budget reports that show where the money is going.
What we do
What we cover.
Daily, weekly and monthly reports
We run reports from the data your monitoring systems collect, as often as you need them. You review them and make decisions on the numbers.
- Agricultural performance reports
- Flow meter reports
- Repair and maintenance reports
- CAPEX and budget reports
Water use across many farms
For groups running several properties, one report compares every farm on the same measures. You see which farms are using more than expected, and where the water is coming from.
- Dam versus river water use
- ML and ML per hectare by farm
- This week against last week
- Year to date and percentage variation
Irrigation audits
An audit measures how the system performs in the field against what it was designed to do. It shows where water and power are being lost, and what to fix first.
- Distribution uniformity across each block
- Pump flow, pressure and efficiency
- Pressure through mains and laterals
- Where water and power are lost
Benchmarks to check against
A baseline from commissioning or a first audit gives you something to measure against. Later reports and audits show whether the system is holding its performance or slipping.
- Baseline at commissioning or first audit
- Season on season comparison
- Wear and deterioration picked up early
- Evidence for upgrade and CAPEX decisions
What you get
Reports you can act on, and an audit that shows where to start.
- Daily, weekly or monthly reports
- Agricultural performance reports
- Flow meter and water use reports
- Repair and maintenance reports
- CAPEX and budget reports
- Farm by farm water use comparison
- Distribution uniformity and pump efficiency results
- What to fix first
Questions
Audits and reporting, answered.
What is an irrigation audit?
An irrigation audit measures how well a system is doing its job in the field. We measure flow and pressure through the system, how evenly water is applied across each block (distribution uniformity), and how efficiently the pumps turn power into water delivered. The report shows where water and power are being lost, and what to fix first.
How often should irrigation systems be checked?
We recommend a full audit once a year, and a check at the end of each season so wear and damage are fixed before the next one. Between audits, regular reports from flow meters and pressure data show problems as they start. Older systems, systems on poor quality water and systems that have been changed may need checking more often.
What is distribution uniformity?
Distribution uniformity is a measure of how evenly an irrigation system applies water across a block. It is usually worked out by comparing the average output of the lowest quarter of emitters or sprinklers with the average of all of them. When it is low, some trees get too much while others go short, and the block ends up watered to suit its driest part.
What data do the reports use?
The data your monitoring systems already collect, such as flow meter readings, automation records and repair logs, plus your budget figures for CAPEX reports. We work with data from different monitoring systems, so you don't need to change platforms first.
How much does an irrigation audit cost?
It's priced on application. What drives the price: the area and number of blocks, the number of pump stations, the type of system (drip, sprinkler or pivot), how much data is already collected, and travel. Send the details and we'll come back with a scope and a price.
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Want to know how your system is performing?
Send the property location, the size of the system and the data you collect now. Nick, Matt or Aaron will call you back with a scope and a price.