This video demonstrates how to use the Optimiser app of the free economic irrigation calculator, WaterCan Profit. The Optimiser helps users answer the question: given a fixed amount of irrigation water and variable grain and water prices, crop rotations, irrigation infrastructure and seasonal climatic outlook, what is the most profitable crop areas and irrigation rates across the whole farm?

The Optimiser accounts for long term rainfall and soil type, as well as initial soil water in the profile.

This demonstration shows how to create a new 'farm' in the Optimiser by entering crop types, irrigation amounts, water and grain prices, as well as variable costs (e.g. fuel, labour, repairs, maintenance etc.)

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