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The continuous movement of
the system reduces the labour requirement and increases the number of
hectares that can be covered at a given pumping rate, but labour
requirement is higher than for the centre pivots. |
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Efficient application of water 90-95%. |
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Increase yield and
quality. |
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Double cropping is possible. |
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Reduces water logging, because of the
wide selection of nozzle types, the system can be matched to the soil's
infiltration rate. |
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Low pumping
energy requirement. |
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Suitable for
chemigation/fertigation. |
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Irrigate the entire field including the
corners. |
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Relatively low
capital cost per
hectare. |