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Warm Your Workshop

Spitfire portable heaters and dryers are specifically designed to provide an instant, reliable and efficient source of heat to the industrial, agricultural, commercial and construction sectors.

Their main applications include heating of warehouses, workshops, garages, factories, transport terminals, breeding sheds and greenhouses; they can also be used for drying and curing materials in the building, agricultural and other industries.

Spitfire heaters offer high performance, reliability and efficiency with world class after sales service and spare parts backup.

FEATURES

• Stainless steel combustion chamber
• Robust, compact design
• High efficiency combustion
• Socket for connection to optional accessories (thermostat, timer etc)
• Safety shutdown on flame/fan failure and overheat
• Other sizes available plus in LPG 

Diesel Heaters Ideal For Spray Booths

 

Spitfire indirect fired range of Diesel heaters are designed to heat areas where no flame or fumes are allowed. This makes them ideal for heating spray booths, furniture manufacturers, boat builders, honey & wine production as well as heating large marquees. 

To view the full selection of Spitwater Heaters, click Here

 

Durapoly Tanks at TEAM Irrigation

Call Tim on 6885 5220 for a quote

2 x Rainwater Tanks with Connection Kit and NEW roof design

• Smooth, Smart, Strong (SSS) heavy-duty construction
• Smooth walls means consistent thickness (but tapered at the bottom) and also hygienic by reducing sediment build-up
• High-quality fittings supplied – Inlet Strainer, Dust Cover, Super-Seal Brass Outlet, Quality Ball Valve, Overflow and Mozzie Screen
• Self-supporting roof requires NO centre pole – removes OHS installation risk
• No vertical seam line – high-quality one-piece tank
• Very attractive style

 

Floating Pontoon

• Suits dams and rivers
• Anchor points to support pump
• Anchor points to maintain position

    $442.00

 

Fertiliser Tank with NEW Roof Design

• Smooth, Smart, Strong (SSS) heavy-duty construction
• Smooth even wall thickness means no sediment build-up
• Easy to clean
• Stronger than ribbed tanks - due to even thick walls and thicker at the base.
• Quick access manhole hatch - heavy duty, twist and flip engineering.
• no corrosive fittings throughout the entire system
• Vented lid for easy safe filling
• Heavy Duty level indication system
• Built to last

    $3284.00  

 

Footrot Bath

Great for the treatment of footrot in sheep

• Can be linked end to end
• Pyramid raised dimples to spread hoof for excellent penetration
• V-sides

 

 

Are you looking for innovative solutions to save you time, labour & money on your farm? 

 

FieldNET Mobile

Designed exclusively for smartphones, FieldNET™ Mobile allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots from anywhere. The vivid interface features real-time text alerts, water usage reports and more, resulting in less labour and added efficiency. Compatible with iPhone®, Blackberry® and Android technology. View this video to see how growers use FieldNET Mobile to control their pivots from the comfort of home.

To read more regarding this innovative technology, please click on this picture

Team Irrigation offers a full range of water application solutions for centre pivot irrigators and lateral move irrigators, as supplied by Nelson Irrigation. From control valves to pivot sprinklers and pressure regulators to end guns - the package is complete. Efficiency and effectiveness are at the heart of Nelson's superior irrigation packages.

Nelsons' 3000 Series Pivot Products take into account the variety of soils and their differing content of sand, silt and clay. Water droplet size and energy affect both wind fighting ability and the integrity of the soil structure. Team Irrigation will choose the product that best fits your soil type and maximise efficiency.

Centre Pivot Irrigation has proven itself to be a highly effective and efficient means of irrigation. With the installation of Nelson sprinkler packages, we are able to take advantage of improved uniformity and high application efficiency. Solve problems of run off, while increasing yield and grade.

Our website now has a full range of Nelson Sprinkler videos available for you to view. View this technology by clicking here. 

New Irrigation Warehouse for Lindsay Zimmatic in Australia

TEAM Irrigation maintains a fully stocked warehouse of all brands of irrigation equipment and we are pleased to announce that Lindsay Zimmatic have now brought their warehousing facilities from the USA to Australia. This new facility in Queensland will ensure that all dealers have stock available for their clients without having to order out of the USA.

Zimmatic® center pivots and lateral move irrigators provide farmers worldwide with the best quality, highest performing irrigation systems. Year after year, these systems have proven themselves in varying types of terrain, cropping situations and irrigation requirements.

To view Lindsay's Product Guide click here

 

Pivot One

• Built brand new September 2004
• 8 span centre pivot
• 445m long
• Serviced annually
• Operated 3600hrs approximately
• Genuine sale
• Fieldboss computer panel
• Endgun
• Nelson sprinkler pack
• Many extras
• Irrigator will be packed ready for transport for an additional fee

Pivot Two

• Built brand new May 2005
• 10 span centre pivot
• 540m long
• Serviced annually
• Operated 6200hrs approximately
• Genuine sale
• Fieldboss computer panel
• Nelson sprinkler pack
• Many extras
• Irrigator will be packed ready for transport for an additional fee

 Contact Craig Chandler on 0428 991 472 for further information

 

Pivot One

Pivot One

Pivot Two

 

Growers need to keep up to date with the latest technology in irrigation applications and equipment. The new website by TEAM Irrigation will be a great resource for growers when they need information on irrigation equipment and to learn how other growers are using the advances in irrigation equipment to maximise their crops and return on investments. Keep up to date by visting our website or subscribing to our newsletter.

Why Irrigate Cotton?

The correct amount of water on your cotton crop is essential for producing high yields. Zimmatic® irrigation systems bring a cost effective solution, alleviating risk when the weather isn’t cooperating. They also give you more flexibility when it comes to planting, because your timeline is not as affected by nature.

Proper irrigation management minimizes yield loss due to crop water stress, optimizes yield per unit of water applied and promotes good management practices. The result is a greater return on investment.

Irrigation impacts every stage of growth

From establishment to harvest, effective water management is important at each stage of cotton growth. At TEAM Irrigation, we take into account many factors when designing irrigation systems to meet your specific needs, such as local microclimate, soil type and elevation.
Cotton plant responses to water stress vary depending on the stage of growth at which the stress occurs, the degree of stress, and the length of time the stress is imposed.
The plant aims to establish a balance between carbohydrate supply and demand. Water stress at any stage of growth will affect both the production and distribution of carbohydrates throughout the plant, as well as shortening of fibers. Carbohydrate demands on the plant, primarily made by developing bolls, restrict excessive vegetative growth.


 

1. Emergence Adequate moisture at seeding enhances root development to establish healthy uniform stands

2. Squaring Avoidance of water-deficit stress beginning at first square is critical in developing adequate plant structure to facilitate yield goals

3. First White Bloom Sufficient moisture before the first bloom provides water for pollination processes and should be at or near field capacity

4. Peak Bloom Water use reaches maximum during peak bloom. Frequent irrigation (every 2 days) of small amounts of water (0.20 - 0.25 in) has been shown to be effective

5. First Open Boll Control of late season irrigation is essential. Irrigation (by pivot) should continue until 20% of bolls are open (1-2 weeks after first open boll).

Dnise McWilliams, Department of Extension Plant Sciences, New Mexico State Universitty. LAS Cruces, New Mexico. "Drought Strategies for Cotton

Download Lindsay Zimmatic Brochure - Increasing Cotton Yields through Efficient Irrigation

 Water Requirements

Cotton is considered a drought-tolerant crop, yet it responds well to sufficient water. Depending on climate and length of the total growing period, cotton needs 27 to 51 inches (700 to 1300 mm) to meet its water requirements (ETm). In the early vegetative period, crop water requirements equal 10 percent of total. They are high during the flowering period  when leaf area is at its maximum – 50 to 60 percent of total.

Monitoring Evapotranspiration

To effectively plan irrigation, growers need to account for evapotranspiration (ET).
Evaporation is the total water use of a crop, including evaporation from the soil and transpiration by the plant. Humidity, solar radiation, wind, as well as crop health and growth stage affect evapotranspiration.

To measure and monitor crop evapotranspiration, access to the following information is needed:
1. A local weather station report that estimates cotton crop ET.
2. A rain gauge placed in each field or group of adjacent fields.
3. A good estimate of the allowable water depletion for the soil (this can be calculated by extension agents and crop consultants).

Irrigation Optimization

To enhance root development, adequate water should be available in the soil at the time of sowing and pre-irrigation is required when stored soil water from pre-season rainfall is not available. In the vegetative period, irrigation may be scheduled when some 60 percent of the available soil water over the first 2.5 ft (0.75m) has been taken up by the crop.
During flowering, depletion of some 70 percent of available soil water will in general check vegetative growth without impairing yields; delayed irrigation during this period may cause excessive flower and square shedding.
During yield formation (boll filling) and ripening, the soil water depletion may increase from 60 percent to higher values as the season progresses, and depending on climate and depth of stored soil water, irrigation can be terminated 4 to 5 weeks before final picking.
References
1 http://www.cottoncrc.org.au/files/
d3d58a2a-dab6-47e6-9584-992
b0096f977/WP3_1.pdf
2 http://www.fao.org/landandwater/aglw/
cropwater/cotton.stm
Conditions vary by location. Talk to TEAM Irrigation for more detailed information.

Download Lindsay Zimmatic Brochure - Increasing Cotton Yields through Efficient Irrigation

 

Contact Craig Chandler at TEAM Irrigation on 02 6885 5220 to discuss your irrigation needs

www.teamirrigation.com.au

Contact Craig Chandler at TEAM Irrigation on 02 6885 5220 to discuss your irrigation needs

Australian Dollar At All Time High

Christmas has come early for savvy consumers who are keen to purchase Lindsay Zimmatic Irrigators as the Australian dollar soars.
The Aussie dollar reached 99.18 US cents at 10.30pm (AEDT) last night after dancing around the 99 US cent mark during European trading.

It is the highest point since the currency was floated on foreign exchange markets in 1983.

Now is the time to invest in imported irrigation equipment and save thousands of dollars

CommSec chief economist Craig James said it had never been a better time to buy from the US - and the Aussie dollar could get stronger still.

If you have  been considering investing in either a new centre pivot or lateral move irrigator, then contact Craig today to take advantage of the soaring Australian Dollar. Phone 6885 5220