These factsheets are part of the Smart Irrigation for Siphonless Systems Series.
The Introducing Smart Irrigation for Siphonless Systems fact sheet (Factsheet1) introduces the key concepts, components, and terminology of smart irrigation in the context of siphonless cotton systems, from sensing and monitoring through to remote control and automation. It also outlines the benefits and challenges to help growers assess whether smart irrigation is right for their operation.
For guidance on selecting and implementing a system, see Factsheet 2: Selecting and Implementing a Smart Irrigation System.
For a comparison of current suppliers, see Factsheet 3: Smart Irrigation Supplier Self-Assessment.
To read about a practical example on farm, see the Case Study: Ashwood Farms’ journey on driving water efficiency through siphonless smart irrigation systems.
CottonInfo webinar: Getting your siphonless layout right & the pathway to automation
Thinking about smart irrigation on your cotton operation? Hear directly from cotton growers who have already paved the way. They’ll walk through their real-world journey: what worked, what didn’t, and the changes they’d make if they were starting again, so you can set your system up right and avoid expensive lessons. Recorded Wednesday 4 June 2026.