Practical irrigation knowledge, shared with the industry
John Kidson, Managing Director of JK Irrigation, writes monthly for GreenKeeping Magazine, sharing practical irrigation knowledge with greenkeepers, course managers and grounds teams across the UK.
The relationship can be traced through article submissions and published features from February 2024 onwards. The writing draws on JK Irrigation's work designing, installing, auditing, servicing and upgrading irrigation systems on golf courses and other managed turf sites.
From site to page
Articles turn real field experience into clear guidance that readers can use when planning work, diagnosing problems and discussing investment with their club or organisation.
Technical subjects
Previous subjects include spring start-up, irrigation terminology, essential tools, control cable work, moisture measurement, pressure, evapotranspiration, water harvesting and storage.
Greenkeeper voices
John also interviews greenkeepers and irrigation teams, giving readers an honest view of water management and system improvement at courses including Royal Ashdown Forest, Woldingham, Bedford & County and Walton Heath.
What readers can expect
The aim is useful, experience-led writing rather than sales copy. Each article explains why the subject matters, what to look for and what practical action can follow.
- Seasonal start-up, drain-down and system condition checks
- Pumps, pressure, control systems and fault finding
- Water sources, storage, reservoirs and drought planning
- Water quality, measurement and irrigation efficiency
- Project planning, phased improvements and long-term asset care
- Interviews with the people operating irrigation systems every day
A continuing monthly programme
The current editorial programme covers autumn drain-down, recurring reservoir problems, irrigation water quality, understanding water sources, reservoir planning and drought preparedness. Subjects are developed from real questions seen on golf courses and sports turf sites.
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