| 69 Ben Grahams irrigation. RURAL SERVICES » Plains Irrigators Ltd H/O • from page 68 TAKE A CLOSER LOOK... Contact your local Zimmatic dealer nd out more. Discover the Zimmatic difference. Zimmatic pivot and lateral-move systems combine high-quality components with exclusive structural designs and innovative features for a long-lasting solution you can count on. www.zimmaticanz.com 0800 438 627 However, he says Zimmatic Precision VRI is continuing to deliver great results for the many South Island farmers who have had it installed over the past decade or more. The system allows the right amount of water or chemicals to be precisely applied in the right place at the right time and offers fully integrated remote management and control. “It gives the ability to irrigate for different soil types, paddocks and crops and the ability to irrigate when in restrictions. For example, if a water scheme is put on 50% or 75% restrictions, you can change the maximum total flow to the VRI using a calibration setting. You can still maintain the application depth you’re trying to apply – it just runs slower and slows the rotation of the pivot.” Plains Irrigators’ team is there for the farmer every step of the way from installation to maintenance, repair and servicing. The company’s main administration and sales office is in Ashburton, with additional sales and service in Timaru, Kurow and Culverden. “We cover all the South Island, supplying pivots from Edendale to Blenheim and Seddon.” To ensure pivot, lateral irrigators and corner systems keep operating well, Dan recommends regular servicing. Plains Irrigators offer a comprehensive winter service package that checks critical areas and identifies worn or broken parts that need replacing. “We have noticed that the ones that don’t get regularly serviced generally have more breakdowns. It might be that the sprinklers have not been looked at for a long time. It can be a simple fix to restore accurate water applications again. Regular servicing is the key.” Dan also recommends that farmers seek guidance from a reputable assessor, who can check water distribution and uniformity of application. Zimmatic by Lindsay also offers training for farmers on the finer points of their precision VRI. Workshops held recently in Ashburton, Timaru and Kurow were well-supported. More are planned in coming months in Methven, Leeston / Lincoln, Oxford and Culverden to assist farmers in those areas.
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