Reduce the amount of water that is wasted Water leaks are not repaired
Fix driping taps
Use self-closing trigger nozzles on hosepipes
Reduce overflows from livestock water troughs Ball-valves on livestock water troughs are damaged and/or not correctly set
Ensure ball-valves on livestock water troughs are not damaged and are correctly set
Use nipple and cup drinkers in poultry units or bite-type drinkers in bowls within a pig unit
Accurate application of irrigation water Use of electromagnetic induction (EMI) scanning
Schedule irrigation to take account of evapotranspiration or soil moisture deficits
Use raingun irrigation
Use boom irrigation
Use trickle irrigation
Avoid irrigating when it is windy
Always irrigate regardless of weather, soil and crop conditions
Reduce losses from evaporation Irrigate during the day
Irrigate at night
Reduce leaks in irrigation equipment Irrigation equipment is not maintained
Ensure that you are using the correct pump and pipe size
Maintain equipment - regularly check the condition of your pumps, mains and hydrants and repair worn items such as seals
Irrigation pump is too powerful for pipe size
Reduce leaks and drips from poultry drinkers