Irrigation Applications in Latin America

`A technique of growing plants in nutrient solution”. Hydroponics literally means water-working or water-activation. It is a cultivation technique for growing plants in highly oxygenated, nutrient enriched water, rather than soil. The nutrient solution and its management are the cornerstone for a successful hydroponics system. The function of a hydroponics nutrient solution is to supply the plant roots with water, oxygen and essential mineral elements in soluble form. In soil, biological decomposition...

By Myron L Company Distributor in BELIZE.

Accuracy and ease of use make SM300 Soil Moisture Sensors well suited to irrigation applications. Readings can be used to optimise irrigation scheduling, or the SM300 can be installed as part of an automatic irrigation system. The sensor`s compact size allows it to be installed in plant pots or grow bags.

By Delta-T Devices Ltd. Distributor in Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA.

Delta-T Devices supplies high quality equipment to help horticultural growers and sports turf professionals monitor irrigation and control irrigation – using proven technology. Accurate measurements of growing conditions is key to effective precision irrigation – and we provide instruments that deliver reliable data to support critical decisions. The proven benefits of precision irrigation for growers include enhanced crop development (improved yield, quality and shelf life) alongside reduced fertiliser...

By Delta-T Devices Ltd. Distributor in Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA.

Sludge level measurement in round and rectangular tanks as well as interface measurement in combined tanks

By NIVUS GmbH Distributor in Bogotá, COLOMBIA.

Application: Trapezoid channel 7.0 x 3.0 m (w x h). Partially filled. Concrete channel bottom, embankment reinforced with water engineering stones. Upstream adjustable water separator.

By NIVUS GmbH Distributor in Bogotá, COLOMBIA.

Application: Special profile, approx. 2.5 x 2.0 m (h x w). Part filled. Channel made of natural stone and concrete. High flow dynamics.

By NIVUS GmbH Distributor in Bogotá, COLOMBIA.

The agriculture industry is a water intensive industry that needs a constant contaminant free water supply to ensure high harvest yields and healthy farm livestock. Agriculture in the U.S. is dominated by large, specialized crop and animal farms. These industrial farms focus on short-term productivity, often at the cost of creating environmental and public health problems. This focus on short term productivity, requires agriculture water treatment solutions and specific soil additives that are sustainable and...

By Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. Office in Ñuñoa, CHILE.

In parts of the world the cost of water for irrigation has increased tenfold in the last year, driven both by scarcity of resource compared to demand and legislative controls that are forcing water distributors and farmers to examine their historical practices.

By Ovarro (formerly Servelec Technologies & Primayer) Distributor in Bairro Califórnia, BRAZIL.

Tea plant is a shrub that develops in tropical or subtropical climates, coming from continental China, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Japan, Nepal, Austria and Kenya. Tea trees are cultivated in gardens, huge forests of small trees. The bigger producers worldwide are China and India; both produce the 50% of the total. The tea production is very competitive all around the world. Not technified irrigation systems, obsolete and the lack of water are the most important factors that reduce the tea production.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

Grapevine is a deciduous bush belonging to Vitaceas family. Its scientific name is Vitis vinífera. Its economic importance is due to its fruit, the grape, used so much for direct consumption as fermented to produce wine.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

The main objective of AZUD is the development of technologies and products that allow the efficient use and the maximum profitability of a scarce resource as the water is. AZUD is among the world leaders regarding the manufacturing of irrigatioin, filtration and fertigation systems and it is involved in the development of the agriculture in the social, ecological and productive area. AZUD offers so much manufactured products as other irrigation elements to complete the system.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

The cotton is one of the most Worldwide Spreads crops, due to the production of the fibre to the textile industry and the oil of its seeds. The worldwide production is of 26 millions of tons of seeds. The main producers are China, United States and India, although cotton is produced in more than 100 countries.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

Cucumbers come from the tropical areas of South-Asia and they grow in greenhouses in different climates. They are smooth and the colour, depending on the variety, can change from light green to dark green, reaching a yellowish colour when it is completely mature. They produce good outputs in warm and cold climates. Under extreme conditions ventilation and heating systems are necessary. The bigger producers are China, Turkey, Iran, United States, Japan and Russia.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

The LG Sonic technology provides a solution to control algae growth in water reservoirs without maintenance or chemicals so clogging of pumps, filters and sprinklers is being reduced.

By LG Sonic Distributor in CHILE.

Control algal growth cost-efficiently and increases agriculture productivity.

By LG Sonic Distributor in CHILE.

We engineer and supply innovative technological solutions to improve fruit and vegetable cultivations and animal breeding. Our commitment is to a healthier, safer condition of all the actors involved in the agri-food chain (farmers, plants, animals, consumers) increasing the quantity and quality of food available, while at the same time reducing pesticide contaminations on products and in the environment.

By Industrie De Nora S.p.A. | De Nora Water Technologies Office in Eden, BRAZIL.

AZUD OSMOTIC IS THE BEST CHOICE: - Highest performance per cubic metre. - Guarantee of maximum protection. - Easy-to-handle. - Compact system, designed to occupy a small space. - Modularity: AZUD OSMOTIC adapts to your installation needs in a simple and economical way. - AZUD technical assistance and service for a correct design, start-up, maintenance and staff training.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

Lettuces are season vegetables coming from India and cultivated for more than 2000 years ago. The bigger producers are China and the United States. Depending on the variety the leaves change of shape and colour. Two of the most popular varieties are the Roman and Iceberg. The Roman lettuce is big and erect, while the Iceberg one is round and smaller.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

It is a fruit tree of great importance worldwide, coming from china and from the rosaceous family. The countries of bigger production of peach are the United States, Spain, Italy and Greece. Spain, from the European point of view is the third producer with 900.000 tons and 78.000 hectares. Most of the production (around the 70%) is intended for the fresh consume and the rest to the industry. The main producer areas in Spain are: Valle del Ebro, Lérida y Murcia.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.

It is a pyramidal-shape tree, of the rosaceous family, coming from oriental Europe and Occidental Asia. The bigger producers are China, Italy, United States and Argentina (source: FAO). The multiplication is done by seed and grafting. The pear, with difference to most of the fruits coming from deciduous trees, have better quality when they are harvested slightly green.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. Office in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, MEXICO.