When planning irrigation and pumping, expert advice from Veldonas will help you choose the right equipment for your needs
Planning and managing irrigation is an essential farm practice that offers many benefits, including growing more high-quality pastures and crops.
There are many information hubs available to assist in this process, including state agricultural department websites, however for specific inquiries, it may be more helpful to lean on the advice of pump suppliers and water management equipment businesses such as Melbourne-based Veldonas.
More than capable of assisting in the development and creation of irrigation plans, Veldonas’ director Gatis Gregors says knowing when you need equipment is essential, and end supply planning is also extremely important.
“Most pieces of irrigation or water management equipment need to be manufactured or assembled, as most are specific to individual requirements,” he says.
“For that reason, it is recommended that planning takes place two to six months in advance and contingencies are in place to protect existing and future assets.”
As a supplier, Veldonas knows that specific pieces of equipment are needed at different times of the year.
Gregors adds that different pieces of equipment can also have varying levels of priority.
It’s why he has devised a list of varying pumps that may be needed by farmers, in order from immediate priority to those that can be planned for later use.
Frost control pumps
Frost control pumps should be sourced immediately due to lead time for parts supplies and construction, he says.
Veldonas supplies medium (60 psi) to high pressure (140 psi) PTO, diesel and electric pump sets for this use, while other sizes can be supplied.
Effluent pumps
Effluent pumps are used year-round and should also be ordered immediately due to supply times.
These can include PTO, diesel or electric chopper pumps that can operate irrigators if required.
Veldonas supplies 10L to 150L medium and high-pressure pump sets.
Irrigation pumps
There are many different types of irrigation systems that can be put in place to service agricultural assets.
These include flood irrigation, centre pivot irrigators, lateral irrigators, fixed sprinklers, travelling irrigators and other equipment.
Veldonas supplies low to high pressure pumps that supply from 5L to 1,000L in PTO, diesel and electric configurations.
Pontoon pump sets can also be supplied.
Planning the supply of these units needs to be done soon due to potential supply delays, Gregors says.
Dust suppression pumps
Dust suppression pumps supply should be planned soon due to lead time for parts supplies and construction, Gregors says.
Veldonas supplies medium (60 psi) to high pressure (140 psi) PTO, diesel and electric pump sets for this use, while other sizes can be supplied.
Fire control pumps
Fire control pump supply should be planned soon due to lead time for parts supplies and construction.
Veldonas supplies medium (40 psi) to high pressure (200 psi) PTO, diesel and electric pump sets for this use, while other sizes can be supplied.
For assistance in planning and ordering equipment, contact Veldonas at sales@veldonas.com.au or call 03 9312 0888.