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Great for graziers The innovative K-Line irrigation system is gaining popularity with graziers around the world. Pasture farmers have specific needs for their irrigation pipes, including a system that is adaptable to different terrains, easy to move and disperses water without pooling or runoff. An irrigation sprinkler system that can adapt to all of these conditions is a useful tool for any pastoral farmer.
pressure sprinkler system, so water absorbs slowly into the soil and reduces the chance of runoff.
A typical pasture is irregularly shaped, with rolling hills. While these conditions are ideal for raising sheep and cattle, they can be difficult to irrigate. When it comes time to rotate the irrigation pipes, moving the system onto a hill can be time-consuming and complicated. K-Line irrigation resolves this problem by with its unique design.
After adopting the K-Line irrigation system, Steve Gruell was able to reduce the amount of grain he needed to feed his herd of Jersey cows. He also plans on extending his grazing season through the use of his new irrigation pipes. With the help of durable, reliable and flexible irrigation pipes, Guell looks forward to a profitable future.
This revolutionary irrigation sprinkler system is made by connecting hard plastic ‘pods’ containing sprinkler heads with flexible poly pipe. The result is a durable system that can be transported, or even run over with a tractor or a truck, with no risk of damage. Because of their unique design, K-Line irrigation pods remain upright when moved, so they can easily be towed behind a truck or an ATV to move from one paddock to another in under five minutes. Graziers also need to be aware of the potential for pooling and runoff. Farmers can do environmental damage and often face fines when effluent runs from pastures and into the water supply. K-Line operates a low-
With proper farm irrigation, pastures can improve their yield. In addition to the quantity, farmers notice improvements in the grass itself. “I’m getting better quality pasture,” states grazier Steve Gruell, “which is more important than yield.”
The old adage that no man stands alone is very true of RX Plastics. The company’s success has been a group effort with strong support from a loyal base of suppliers, according to managing director Shaun Cawood. “We are a strong company in the rural market, but in order for us to have consistency in product and reliability in delivery, we need a strong supply chain across the board. “We couldn’t do what we do, without those companies which support us.” RX Plastics particularly values the continued support of Borouge New Zealand which supplies the polyethylene which is the base material for much of the company’s piping. “The applications
of polyethylene mean we need tight quality control in order to have a consistent product. There is a lot of technology involved in this and Borouge is a high quality, innovative supplier to be involved with.” Burnell and Son Transport ensures that product gets to and from RX Plastics quickly and efficiently. “Transport firms interact directly with our customers, therefore they are an extension of RX Plastics. It is absolutely vital we have a strong transport company for this role. “Burnell and Son Transport are a strong and reliable company to deal with and we are happy to have them operating as an extension of our business.”
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Proud to support RX Plastics Contact Wayne Burnell Cell: 021 281 5549 Email: burnelltsp@xtra.co.nz www.canterburytoday.co.nz July/August 2012 | 73