Water Quality for Farm Water Supplies

By Asst Editor Damian M, on August 5th, 2011

Water is:

an environment for biological growth a universal solvent a transporting agent.

Nearly all natural waters therefore contain a range of organisms, nutrients and other materials. Whether or not this is undesirable depends on:

type of material or organisms; quantity of material or organism; and, use of the water

Farm water storages generally . . . → Read More: Water Quality for Farm Water Supplies

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How is the pH of my water affecting my farm's productivity?

By Gary Hutchinson, on April 1st, 2011

Water’s acidity, neutrality or alkalinity is denoted by pH. It is measured on a scale of 0-14 with 7 being neutral. Readings below 7 are acidic and above 7 they are alkaline.

Water with any reading between 6.0 and 8.5 is considered suitable for irrigation. Also, water outside this pH range used in spray . . . → Read More: How is the pH of my water affecting my farm’s productivity?

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