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Traversing irrigation unit (1st of 3)

Traversing irrigation unit

A traversing irrigation unit is similar to a centre pivot system except that neither end is fixed and the whole spray line moves across a paddock, irrigating a rectangular area. This large unit is operating in the Mackenzie Country.

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Otago Daily Times
Photograph by Gerard O'Brien

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How to cite this page:

Terry Heiler. 'Irrigation and drainage', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/irrigation-and-drainage/6/3/1