Stock water, drainage and design solutions

Whether you’re looking ahead to the drier seasons, or to future-proof your farm, planning for the efficient and sustainable use of water is important.

There are many aspects to consider when designing and installing a new or upgraded system. PGG Wrightson offers a simplified process by assisting a farmer through the design, planning, and installation stages, with store teams having access to the technical knowledge and quality components to deliver the right solution. 

PGG Wrightson Water solutions are:

» Water storage, reticulation, and stock water systems.
» Land drainage systems.
» K-Line® irrigation systems.

To create tailored solutions for water storage and stock water systems, PGG Wrightson has access to technical expertise that encompasses on-farm scoping visits, GPS farm mapping, full reticulation system design, competitive quotations, and timely delivery.

Forming a part of a water storage and reticulation system are storage tanks and accessories, low and medium-density polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings, along with troughs, valves, tanks, and fittings. Popular brands available are RX Plastics’ Supreme and Apex, along with Waters and Farr and a wide range of Hynds troughs. Drainage products include Farmboss and Euroflo Culverts and drainage coil.

Planning your stock water system

To help you determine the type of system you need, here are some questions to consider

» How can I optimise stock health and performance with a new system?

» Are there any environmental issues to consider?

» How much water needs to be delivered?

» What flow rates and water quality do we want to achieve?

» Where are the locations on-farm for the water to be directed to?

» What are the maintenance requirements?

Click here to inquire about designing your stock water system. 

Land drainage

Well-designed land drainage offers many advantages, through improved yields, extending the growth season, and maximising returns from fertiliser inputs.

With some form of drainage required on most soils found in New Zealand, a design plan is important. Visit your local PGG Wrightson store for assistance through this process which begins with mapping your farm to understand soil type, topography, outlet placement, and any existing wetlands on the property. We can recommend drainpipe sizing and capacity, offer a topography and layout view, and support you with best-practice installation instructions for drainage pipelines.

Click here to inquire about designing a new drainage system. 

K-Line® irrigation systems 

RX Plastics’ K-Line® is an above-ground system of networked pipes and sprinkler pods. Its unique design allows it to move easily in a grid pattern to efficiently deliver water around paddocks. The size of the pipe and irrigation pod can be adjusted to meet the required water output for the pasture being irrigated.

K-Line has a relatively low capital cost, at under $2,000 a hectare* for the above-ground components. This cost makes it economically viable for most irrigation projects.

For assistance with designing a new stock water system, land drainage or K-Line irrigation system contact your local PGG Wrightson store.