Tag: Irrigation
SABI invites producers to join them on new water saving mission
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
SABI, South Africa’s premier irrigation water saving organisation, is extending a special invitation to all producers to join the...
GyroSA: Ever improving for more precise irrigation
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Micro-sprinkler irrigation is often perceived as a wasteful or non-precise irrigation method, especially when compared to drip irrigation. However,...
The reviewed and updated SA irrigation design and user manual
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
South Africa is located in a water-constrained region; therefore, it is crucial that efforts are made to utilise water...
Fertigation brings optimisation
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
The word ‘fertigation’ might sound like something from a complicated medical journal. It is, however, an important concept in...
How to find the best thin wall dripline
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
A variety of factors must be considered in dripper and dripline selection. The designer and/or producer must determine which...
Netafim to acquire Dutch greenhouse company
Netafim announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dutch turnkey greenhouse projects provider, Gakon.
Netafim has been active in the greenhouse market...
Water use licences: Reconceptualising the application process
In June this year, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) committed itself to fast-tracking water use licences, promising meaningful engagement with all stakeholders...
Drip irrigation maintenance: What you need to know
Various factors impact the success of an irrigation system. To ensure system longevity and efficiency, two factors cannot be neglected: using quality products and...
Choosing an irrigation system
Selecting an irrigation system for a site is not always straightforward and may depend on many factors. Sites may be suited to several methods of irrigation and the final selection...
