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2024 ELDERS FARMFEST GUIDE

Efficient irrigation products

on, with a primary focus on‘‘ monitoring of irrigation

THE challenges facing the
systems, leading to
agricultural industry are sub-
improved efficiency and
stantial and ongoing.
labour savings.
Upton believes
Upton Agricultural Tech-
while
nology is committed to tack-
measures,
These
ling these challenges head- efficiency
significant labour and ener-
gy savings, contributing to
enhancing water efficiency enhancements seemingly small, can yield
start at the
through their cutting-edge the overall sustainability of
irrigation equipment and pump. agricultural operations.
technology. Upton Agricultural Tech-
By doing so, they aim to nology's dedication to
significantly improve time innovation and providing
management on farms, pro- several strategies to optimise sustainable solutions un-
viding practical solutions to pump efficiency: derscores their role as a key
some of the the industry's ■ Match pumps to irrigation Another Australian-made Upton pivot getting the job done. Picture supplied player in the advancement
most pressing issues. systems: Ensure the the of the turf industry. By offer-
Upton believes efficiency pump's capacity aligns ing intelligent products and
enhancements start at the with the irrigation system's existing pump is suitable consistent pressure option to consider for solutions, they contribute to
pump. Given the continual requirements.This is or if an upgrade is delivery and extends the powering pumps increased yields, enhanced
rise in energy prices, the effi- essential for efficiency necessary motor's lifespan ■ Flow monitors and efficiencies, and a more re-
ciency of pumps plays a criti- ■ Upgrading equipment: ■ Variable speed drive ■ Solar generation: In remote links: Using sponsible approach to water
cal role in agricultural opera- When upgrading irrigation controllers: Upgrading today's context, solar pump flow monitors and and power consumption.
tions and Upton Agricultural systems, it's important to variable speed drive energy generation is a radio links allows for ■ Visit upton.com.au
Technology emphasises to evaluate whether the controllers guarantees viable and eco-friendly remote management and ■ Visit site: L/16

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