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…
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…
The total cost of purchasing a Pivot machine can be defined according to the composition of said machine. To design a Pivot irrigation system, there are some details we need to know: A plan of the land with its elevations, showing the location of the water and electricity supplies. The size and shape of the…
