center Pivot nozzle chart

Center Pivot maintenance in the winter

Pivot maintenance should be performed in the winter, by carrying out a series of checks to make corrections and get the most out of the Pivot system. Center Pivot irrigation systems and linear irrigation systems can reach up to 90-95% efficiency with 85% uniformity (minimum acceptable level before the system needs maintenance or replaced emitters)….

metal goosenecks for center Pivot drops

Steel goosenecks for center Pivot drops

When irrigating using center Pivot systems, it is important to avoid losing water due to wind dispersion and evaporation. Installing drops helps to solve these issues by allowing emitters to be placed closer to the ground. These drops are comprised mainly of metal or plastic goosenecks and pipes measuring 3/4” in diameter. While plastic goosenecks…

autonomous Pivot systems

Smart irrigation with autonomous Pivot systems

Companies in the US are working to turn Pivot systems into autonomous crop-growing machines with smart irrigation. They incorporate cameras and sensors into Pivot system equipment to eliminate weeds, apply fertilizer, and detect all kinds of diseases. The brilliant ideas developed at Silicon Valley often need a strong partner from the agricultural sector. Take, for…