Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine irrigation shifts
- The irrigated area is subdivided into the smallest units capable of individual irrigation and area, and irrigation equipment characteristics are noted for each.
- Each unit is defined for its soil irrigation capability.
- The crop/plant water requirement is defined for each unit.
- Units requiring similar irrigation are combined to form a shift that does not exceed the water delivery capacity of the property irrigation infrastructure.
- Check water supply and availability
- Implement irrigation shifts
- Evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities
- Monitor irrigation system process as specified by enterprise policy and procedures
- Frequency of irrigation is recorded.
- Water usage is measured and recorded, and does not exceed water allocation for a given period.
- Differences between estimated water use and actual water used are calculated.
- Water quality is measured according to enterprise OHS policy and procedures.
- Plant or crop growth and water use efficiency is assessed.
- Soil chemical characteristics are measured and soil moisture is assessed.
- Labour performance is measured.
- Climate and weather conditions are recorded.
- Record irrigation information and activities as specified by enterprise policy