Trangie Research Centre is the first in NSW to adopt Precision Variable Rate Irrigation, a control system on their sprinkler system. Precision Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) allows you to apply exactly the right amount of water to specific areas under your irrigator − giving you full control to maximise yields and profitability. This is achieved by individually pulsing sprinklers on and off, while also controlling the system speed to modify the application depth along the length of the irrigator. Precision VRI is greatly beneficial if you have: − Different crops or non-crop areas under the one irrigator − Varying soil types − High run-off areas − Low areas prone to getting wet and boggy − Obstacles such as buildings, tracks, roads, etc. − Environmentally sensitive areas Since 2008 in New Zealand, farmers have been reaping the benefits from Precision VRI, the industry’s first true precision variable irrigation system. Record crop yields, increased pasture production, significant irrigation water savings, a drop in the power bill from reduced energy requirements and reduced maintenance costs of farm tracks and lames are all possible with the intelligent Precision VRI system. Precision VRI is compatible with centre pivots, laterals, pivoting laterals and reverse pivoting laterals. It can be installed on new irrigation systems or as an add-on to existing systems. Contact Craig Chandler at TEAM Irrigation for further information
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:41:18 +0000
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