Informations about drip irrigation

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2024-01-22 11:43


Our heartland is the connection we share and value with our farmers. It is because of this that we care about making sure they are getting the very best in irrigation technology. With our roots in some of the driest areas on earth, like Israel, Greece, and California, we know how precious water is, and have refined the art of maximizing water usage to become an agricultural powerhouse. Drip irrigation is how this was done.

Growing global population and food consumption trends mean more water is needed to feed the planet. Although currently only 20% of agriculturally productive land is irrigated, that land produces 50% of the world’s food. The case for drip irrigation is clear, in how it increases farm yields and the grower’s bottom line.

Regulatory pressures, government subsidies for drip irrigation, and increasing input costs mean that it is only a matter of time before it becomes a must to save water but also for farmers to be more profitable. Put simply, drip irrigation delivers water, nutrients, and chemicals to individual plants with extreme precision in an open field, orchard, and protected crop environment. Making sure each plant gets exactly what it needs for optimal outcomes. Application rates are low, creating between 10% and up to 50% water usage savings.


The Benefits of Drip Irrigation
The drip irrigation industry has grown steadily since the 1960’s with good reason. Through technological innovation, drip irrigation saves farmers water, energy, and fertilizer costs, while at the same time increasing and improving yields. What is not to like?

It is a superior method than for example pivot irrigation which is not as cost and water efficient, nor can total crop uniformity and precision be a given.

Yes, there are some barriers to entry, like upfront investment, that is why we have a strong team of experts who work with thousands of farmers every day to make sure they get the very best out of their land.

Drip Irrigation Products
Helping growers earn more, be more productive, and be more competitive is what we do. Our range of products is tailored to suit, whether it be high-intensity or seasonal crops, to everything in between.

Drip Tapes and Drip Lines
Whether you need seasonal drip tapes for vegetables and row crops, or heavy-duty drip lines for orchards and tree crops, you can rest assured there is a product available to customize exactly as your crops need.

Considering what a drip irrigation system has on yield potential, it pays to get this right.

Online Drippers
In protected agriculture environments, 100% of the plants’ water and nutrients come from the dripper, so it is worth getting this right too. Over 40 online dripper combinations mean we have you covered with the most comprehensive options available including variable flow rates, outlet options, pressure, and non-pressure compensated.