Tag: Irrigation
Precision irrigation: One aspect of a precision agriculture approach
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
From producer to consumer, everyone is well aware of the statistics around water scarcity, agricultural water use, and increased food...
Development of the Irri-Drop report framework for regulating irrigation scheme performance...
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
The Agricultural Research Council - Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) is collaborating with the Department of Agriculture (DoA), the Department...
Can recycled products perform? Plasco Consulting says “yes!”
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Every year, the South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (Sapro) hosts an award ceremony celebrating innovation, sustainability, and progress. At this...
RSG Landbou: 30 Oktober 2025
In vandag se RSG Landbou gesels Plasco Consulting oor hulle besproeiingsklepboks-ontwerp, ons vind meer uit oor die Bosveld Bonsmaraklub produksieveiling, Aartappels SA gee vir...
The impact of climate variability on smallholder maize producers’ water use...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Agriculture continues to be the sector that uses the most freshwater resources compared to the industrial and domestic sectors.
Climate is...
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 attributes...
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...
Young irrigation farmer prospers in the Northern Cape
It took Hilton Megaw by surprise when he was nominated as Agri Northern Cape’s Young Farmer of the Year. Hilton, who produces maize, peanuts,...
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...
