The Use of Plastics Pipes in Agricultural Land Drainage

Up to the present rnoment plastics pipe has not made large inroaas into the field drainage market in tnis country. However its arSrival on the scene rnark:s the first major- change in ihe materials used in the drainage industry for 150 gears. It aiso comes at a time when rising labour costs are encouraging increased mechanisation and it is thus o development with very considerable potential. The aim of this paper is to provide a background against which the meri ts of plastics pipe can be discussed in a rational manner and to pinpoint the crucial decisioqs in both pipe and drainege system design.