IRRIGATION

360 Yield Center, says the system uses 40% less water then a center pivot and costs half as much as...

In the spring of 2020, SunRain installed Netafim drip line on a four-acre section of a field

traditional solution to rutting issues has been to simply apply bigger and bigger tires until a tolerable depth of rut...

With the exception of potatoes or soya, the cost of an irrigation system, including technology and pipes, is far from...

high-precision application systems for crop protection products.

vegetable growers to monitor their soil moisture conditions to inform irrigation management

experimental fields with irrigation yielded 3000 kilos of extra starch per hectare

The University of California at Berkeley will use a field robot this year to investigate the water content of crop...

The Minister of Agriculture of the Region of Murcia, Antonio Luengo , visited the 'El Mirador' Agricultural Demonstration and Transfer Center this Monday, where...

Even if irrigation appears to be necessary for plant cultivation, it is only economical if prices are high. Economic success...

Potato cultivation takes place mainly in the South Central of Chile (VIII to X regions) in dry conditions (without irrigation)...

Drip systems are sensitive and more prone to damage than overhead irrigation. Rodents, weed cutters, laborers, mechanical harvesting equipment and...

Irrigation systems are vital for crop germination and are frequently used to distribute fertilizers or chemicals. In colder climates, overhead...

Is overhead irrigation a system of the past? We certainly don’t think so! Drip irrigation systems may be highly efficient...

Imagine being a repairman sent to weld a patch on a leaky center pivot span in the middle of winter....

At Komet we follow our own guiding principle: once we have identified a grower’s needs, we go out of our...

Drip system maintenance lengthens drip life and improves farm profitability. Don Anthony, Anthony Land Company, Lexington, NE Farmers are investing...

Two companies want to deploy ‘autonomous crop management machines’, are working to develop irrigation pivots that do more than apply...

Pumping water for irrigation is perhaps the biggest consumer of energy on a farm. This has become a major concern...

Much has been said and written about it in recent years, but experts expect that the ancient rain reel will...

Low temperatures under 32 °F (0 °C) and freezing conditions present a great threat to crop growth and could result in partial...

The two are set to bring the industry one step closer to autonomy and refined sustainable practices by homing in...

Control. Efficiency. Sustainability. Technology. All are shaping the future of production agriculture. With low margins, shrinking water resources and increasing...

With the same water employed by the Pivot, and exploiting the overpressures, we can produce electrical power to move any...

Innoquest Inc., a designer and manufacturer of precision meters for the agriculture industry since 1993, has released two improved flow...

Over-application of fertiliser nutrients can cause growth and quality problems in vegetable crops. Irrigation water can supply a significant proportion...

Throughout the past few years, drip and subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) have emerged as new opportunities for alfalfa growers looking...

Newer irrigation systems like drip and subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) have been used by cutting-edge alfalfa growers for quite some...

Companies in the US are working to turn Pivot systems into autonomous crop-growing machines with smart irrigation. They incorporate cameras and...

A Revolution in Water Control and irrigation 94% Reduction in Non-Revenue Water. ULTRAF Pro from TALIS’ Raphael Range delivers exact...

SDI Planning and Design Considerations Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is one of the most advanced methods of irrigation technology today. SDI...

There is a strong connection between chemigation, fertigation and irrigation, the goal being for each plant to receive a uniform quantity...

FULLY AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION IS A REALITY. A 25-year veteran in the irrigation industry, Ken Goodall is astounded by recent advances...

Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is the most advanced irrigation method. It supplies water and fertilizers directly to the plant’s root...

Best Management Practices (BMPs) are the best recommended agronomic practices for growing a specified crop. These practices are based on...

Consumer buying habits have a significant impact in how much water is used in agriculture Modern agriculture puts an enormous...

Once harvest is over, most farmers are ready for a well-deserved break.  However, the to-do list still includes fall field...

As produce growers struggle to improve food safety practices and mandatory reporting, one possible link attributed to foodborne illness outbreaks...

Gain a Deeper View Understanding what’s happening under the ground is critical for many industries. Current solutions for measuring environmental...

Valley® Irrigation, The Leader in Precision Irrigation®, has released Pump CommandTM, a new solution for growers to automate pumping and...

On Monday in Hanover, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture took stock of this year's harvest. Because 2020 was the...

HALIFAX -- With the harvest season underway, the impact of summer's drought-like conditions is being unearthed in New Brunswick. Due...

After losing two nights of sleep over shrinking potato yields, Kevin Grass rolled out of bed at 3 a.m. on...

New trials run by Innovative Farmers Field lab and funded by AHDB in the UK will research the possibility of using brackish water for...

The potato plots of the Crop Tour are increasingly in need of precipitation, especially in the south of the country...

“When I hear the word sustainability, I think about figuring out a way to survive to be able to get...

WANATAH, Ind. — If you’re interested in using chemigation on your farm, it’s important to do your homework first and...

Researchers in southern Alberta are studying how potato farmers and their crops could benefit from new irrigation technology. Towards Climate-Robust...

Prince Edward Island potato farmer John Visser is expecting a shortfall this growing season. The reason: no rain. "The bills...

Pumping water for irrigation is perhaps the biggest consumer of energy on a farm. This has become a major concern...