Portable Pasture Irrigation System

Portable Pasture Irrigation System IRRIGATION Irrigation Systems 27-4-28 "It's easy to use and requires much less labor and expense than conventional sprinkler or flood irrigation systems," says Don Trott, Alpha Ag, Inc., Pleasant Plains, Ill., about the new portable K-Line pasture irrigation system, developed in New Zealand. The system is designed to be quickly moved using an ATV or garden tractor. It consists of a series of tough plastic pods that protect small nozzles. The pods are connected by flexible poly pipe. The pods, spaced 50 ft. apart, protect the sprinklers from livestock and also keep them from tipping over as they're pulled from place to place. The unit operates on low pressure and is designed to distribute water more slowly than conventional irrigation systems, without pounding the pasture with large volumes of water over a short period of time. The result is reduced runoff and more efficient use of water. "It uses water more efficiently than anything on the market and can be used anywhere, without a lot of labor and expensive equipment," says Trott. "The system requires a minimum of only 35 lbs. of pressure and therefore works great for low flow application which greatly reduces run-off. As a result, you can leave the system in place without having to move it several times a day. Livestock can continue to use the paddock even as it's being irrigated. "We can customize the system to the shape and size of your paddock." K-Line can be designed to operate from an existing livestock water system. A 1 hp pump can cover 4 1/2 acres with an inch of water per week. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Alpha Ag, Inc., 8295 Bomke Rd., Pleasant Plains, Ill. 62677 (ph 877 429-5243; email: alphaag@earthlink.net; website: www.alphaag.com).

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