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The filtration system is a key part of any successful irrigation system. With so many factors affecting the workings of a filter and how it should be implemented, filter solutions will never be ‘one size fits all’ or ‘plug and play’. Each irrigation system and the circumstances under which it operates will require a different filter setup, as well as various operation and maintenance activities.

Irrigation plays a vital role in sustainable wine grape production in South Africa. With dwindling water resources and an increase in competition for water, the need for continuous innovation is greater than ever.

A healthy root zone contributes to higher production. This means that the importance of efficient irrigation, one of the factors that contribute to the health of the root zone, cannot be underestimated.

We talk about precision citrus irrigation, growth in the South African citrus industry and Centralised Low Flow Drip Fertigation.

Macadamia tree irrigation approaches are still being refined as the industry learns more about tree water requirements and how climatic conditions affects it. Approaches range from highly intensive daily irrigation and fertigation to an extensive approach where irrigation events are adapted to the most important phenological growth stages, the climatic conditions and available resources.

Netafim, the global leader of precision irrigation solutions and agricultural projects, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dutch turnkey greenhouse projects provider, Gakon.

The main goal of micro-sprinkler system maintenance is to extend the lifetime of each sprinkler. Producers also need to make sure that each sprinkler delivers water efficiently and uniformly throughout its lifetime. The goal of precision irrigation is to deliver the right amount of water at the right time.

The avocado industry is taking great strides in adopting precision farming practices. Precision irrigation is an important piece of the puzzle in completing the precision farming puzzle.

All irrigation systems consist of the same basic components: a motor and pump, filtration, valves, mainlines, sub mainlines and a water distribution component – be it drippers, sprinklers or pivots. These components need attentive maintenance. In this article we will focus on the maintenance of drippers and driplines.

When it comes to innovation in irrigation, new technologies and their implementation automatically come to mind. However, in the irrigation industry great potential for innovation also lies in changing how we think about irrigation and finding new practices – changing the way we use both existing and new technologies to grow more with less.

Netafim Agronomist, Jovan Erasmus, discusses important agronomic concepts for efficient irrigation.