Course Description
This session highlights the importance of irrigation system maintenance. The speaker shares insights from their mobile lab program, which has conducted nearly 1,300 evaluations since 2002 to improve water efficiency in orchard irrigation systems. The program, despite funding challenges, has expanded its reach and focuses on auditing and troubleshooting pressurized irrigation systems to enhance their performance. Key maintenance tasks discussed include regular system flushing, addressing leaks, checking pressure balance, and using flow meters. He emphasizes the need for growers to participate in the program and attend workshops to stay informed. The presentation also covers the technical aspects of system maintenance, such as the importance of checking pump stations, filters, and ensuring uniform water distribution. Overall, the webinar underscores the critical role of proper maintenance in optimizing irrigation systems and conserving water, especially during drought conditions.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of irrigation system maintenance for optimizing water efficiency in orchard irrigation systems.
- Explore insights from the mobile lab program, which has conducted nearly 1,300 evaluations since 2002, focusing on auditing and troubleshooting pressurized irrigation systems.
- Recognize key maintenance tasks that enhance irrigation system performance, including regular system flushing, leak detection, pressure balance checks, and the use of flow meters.
- Emphasize the importance of grower participation in the mobile lab program and attendance at workshops to stay informed about best practices in irrigation maintenance.
- Discuss the technical aspects of system maintenance, including the significance of checking pump stations, filters, and ensuring uniform water distribution across the orchard.
- Highlight the critical role of proper irrigation maintenance in conserving water, particularly during drought conditions, and its impact on overall orchard productivity.