Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor crop and plant water use
- Apply a measured amount of water
- Assess efficacy of irrigation and repeat cycles of irrigation
- Record irrigation and scheduling parameters
- Plan for extremes of weather
- Modify estimated deficits to cater for any prolonged saturation following heavy rainfall
- Alter shift areas, and where applicable, application rates, to suit appropriate irrigation schedules that minimise frost damage
- Implement strategies involving prioritising of plants and crops and intermittent irrigation at times of extreme heat