Ensuring a food secure future with precision irrigation systems

Precision irrigation systems are very flexible and can be easily fitted in odd-shaped fields and sloping terrains. Using pressure-compensated emitters and hydraulic valves in an optimal way can give a wide range of possibilities to achieve optimal results for irrigation and fertigation.

Understanding the irrigation water quality is essential for an optimal irrigation solution. Precision irrigation systems include different technologies of filtration and emitters with high clogging resistance that allow an optimal solution for almost all water qualities.

Using precision irrigation is all about.. precision. This is especially true when applying nutrients. We call this process - “fertigation”. The optimal and precise application of soluble fertilizer can make savings in regards to fertilizers and labor and minimize leaching and waste. Having a "stand-by" system allows the farmer to deliver nutrients in the right amount at the right time and by that create optimal conditions for the crop which leads to higher yields, better quality produce, and cost savings.

We measure irrigation systems by their efficiency, uniformity, and ROI. When comparing precision irrigation and fertigation systems to any other means of irrigation we can see that the water use efficiency is the highest (95% vs. 80-85% in pivot and 60% in furrow) with pressure compensated emitters and their flexible design capabilities can create superior uniformity in any condition, terrain or soil. The Return Of Investment is usually less than 3 years (this should be calculated according to each market and field condition) making precision irrigation the best irrigation technology in most cases.