Irrigation Automation

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Perfect poinsettias for Christmas? Controlling compost moisture can remove the need for chemical growth retardants

Poinsettias, the classic Christmas pot plant, are grown in their thousands in UK nurseries from late July onwards, but growers have to rely on the use of plant growth regulators (PRGs) to ensure that the optimum height and number of bracts is achieved by early December.With protective environmental legislation threatening to reduce the availability and use of such PGR treatments, a project led by ...

Cost Effective Irrigation with Centre Pivot Irrigation Systems

There are certain factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing the best irrigation system for your specific requirements.Some of these factors include the type of crop you are ...

Proper Irrigation of the Garden Using Intelligent Measurement Technology

In addition to the factors of light, temperature and nutrient availability, water is one of the most important prerequisites for healthy plant growth. If a plant lacks water, this not only inhibits growth, but in the worst case even leads to death ...

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Lateral Move Systems

The design of Zimmatic`s lateral move systems allow farmers to irrigate up to 98 percent of a square or rectangular fields. With a choice of water supply and guidance systems, each lateral move system can be customized to individual needs and situations. Two- or four-wheel carts are available, depending on system requirements power can be supplied by an onboard diesel and generator set (plus ...