SMART IRRIGATION
watering to avoid runoff and not watering when it is raining, gusting or freezing. Today, smart watering controllers cover many applications, from hose faucets to residential and commercial landscape zones to sports fields and farms. The installation times for these controllers range from a few minutes to a few hours and require only moderate levels of skill, which means that the technology can be deployed very fast everywhere in the world.
As you integrate monitoring technologies, consider expanding to full automation to maximize efficiency. Full automation involves monitoring water consumption and system efficiency and enhancing application efficiency. This can include using probes, weather stations and tank sensors to track chemical usage and automatically reorder supplies. Growers leverage their initial investment to achieve comprehensive, real-time irrigation management.
4 Avoid pitfalls in smart irrigation technology The most common mistakes are not
making crews aware of the hardware in the field and not preparing farming infrastructure for automation. Protecting equipment from damage and ensuring your irrigation system is ready for automation are crucial steps.
When placing devices in the field, choose locations that reduce the risk of damage from tractors, implements and wildlife. Simple measures like using chicken wire or building small cages can protect your equipment.
We cannot achieve optimum water conservation if we do not grow the plants and crops that are suited to the water supply and demand of the area where they are grown. How much impact can the combination of smart control, precision technology and the right plant choices have in the real world?
is a senior vice president with Husqvarna, Stockholm, Sweden. He is a former Irrigation Association Board member.
Automated irrigation systems can be programmed to deliver the precise amount of water at the optimal time, reducing the need for constant supervision and laborious manual intervention.
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