In this episode, Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor at IrrigationNZ, explains why choosing the cheapest irrigation system upfront can lead to higher long-term costs and reduced performance. He outlines how key design decisions, such as pipe sizing and pump selection, directly influence energy use, efficiency and the overall lifespan of an irrigation system.

Guest:
Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor, IrrigationNZ

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide

Stephen discusses the key factors farmers should consider when investing in irrigation, including whole-of-life costing, power use and system design. He explains how smaller pipes can increase friction and energy demand, why pump efficiency matters, and how to assess proposals using key performance indicators. He also highlights the value of comparing multiple quotes, working with qualified designers and focusing on long-term outcomes to ensure irrigation systems deliver reliable and cost-effective performance over time.

Read the article featuring Stephen here: 

https://country-wide.co.nz/the-true-cost-of-cheap/

 

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In this episode, Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor at IrrigationNZ, explains why choosing the cheapest irrigation system upfront can lead to higher long-term costs and reduced performance. He outlines how key design decisions, such as pipe sizing and pump selection, directly influence energy use, efficiency and the overall lifespan of an irrigation system.
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Stephen McNally, Principal Technical Advisor, IrrigationNZ</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide</li>
</ul>
Stephen discusses the key factors farmers should consider when investing in irrigation, including whole-of-life costing, power use and system design. He explains how smaller pipes can increase friction and energy demand, why pump efficiency matters, and how to assess proposals using key performance indicators. He also highlights the value of comparing multiple quotes, working with qualified designers and focusing on long-term outcomes to ensure irrigation systems deliver reliable and cost-effective performance over time.
Read the article featuring Stephen here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/the-true-cost-of-cheap/">https://country-wide.co.nz/the-true-cost-of-cheap/</a>
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For information on Tower contact your local ADAMA commercial manager or visit the website - <a href="http://www.adama.com">http://www.adama.com</a>
&nbsp;
Become a CountryWide Club member for $89/year for six seasonal magazines including free postage (New Zealand only) annually:<a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/"> https://country-wide.co.nz/shop/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://country-wide.co.nz/sign-up/">SUBSCRIBE TO THE COUNTRY-WIDE INSIDER WEEKLY EMAIL</a>

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The CountryWide Podcast.

Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO & Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it&rsquo;s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The CountryWide Podcast.
Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO &amp; Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

The CountryWide Podcast

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with the CountryWide Podcast with Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz 

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it&rsquo;s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with the CountryWide Podcast with Editor-in-Chief,&nbsp;Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit <a href="http://www.country-wide.co.nz">www.country-wide.co.nz</a>&nbsp;