Siphon tubes for furrow irrigation in the Kimberleys

Authors

K S. ColeFollow

Keywords

Furrow irrigation, Irrigation equipment, Western Australia

Disciplines

Applied Mechanics | Hydraulic Engineering | Mechanics of Materials

First Page Number

721

Last Page Number

726

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Irrigation soils in the Ord River area have a high clay content and erode easily under the influence of running water.

To overcome the problem of erosion in cuts between the head channels and irrigation furrows polythene siphon tubes have been found the most satisfactory.

In this article K. S. Cole, B.Sc. (Agric), Agricultural Adviser, Kununurra, describes the use of siphon tubes for furrow irrigation in the Kimberleys.

Recommended Citation

Cole, K S. (1963) "Siphon tubes for furrow irrigation in the Kimberleys," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 4: No. 11, Article 7.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol4/iss11/7