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Subsurface Drip Irrigation – Frequently Asked Questions

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Frequently Asked Questions HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DESIGN AND INSTALL A SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM? The installation length depends on a few factors, including the size, shape, and topography of the land to be irrigated, the distance between the drip lines, the accessibility to water, and whether there is infrastructure in place. Some other considerations include existing utility lines, or irrigation district/environment approvals. HOW DEEP [...]

Breanna2021-09-22T16:33:53-07:00September 18th, 2021|Subsurface Drip Irrigation|

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Trenching

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Trenching Southern Irrigation at Valk Land and Cattle Ltd. Valk Land and Cattle Ltd. is a family-owned farm of 625 acres that grows durum wheat, barley and specializes in growing yellow mustard. The Vandervalks are implementing a subsurface drip irrigation system to provide them with higher yields and quality crops. In our previous video, we showed our installation team plow in the dripline; the next step is to trench in [...]

Breanna2021-05-10T16:32:19-07:00February 11th, 2021|Subsurface Drip Irrigation|

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Planning and Design

Subsurface Drip Irrigation: Planning and Design Southern Irrigation at Valk Land and Cattle Ltd. Valk Land and Cattle Ltd. is a family-owned farm that grows durum wheat, barley and specializes in growing yellow mustard. See the different aspects they need to consider when implementing a subsurface drip irrigation system for their 625-acre farm. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Lawrence: I am Lawrence Vandervalk from Valk Land and Cattle. Barley [...]

Breanna2020-11-19T08:59:34-08:00November 12th, 2020|Subsurface Drip Irrigation|

How to Design a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System

SDI Planning and Design Considerations Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is one of the most advanced methods of irrigation technology today. SDI gives farmers the ability to apply water and nutrients efficiently where and when they are needed. This results in increased yields and higher quality crops, while saving water, energy, and fertilizer. There are many factors to consider when planning an SDI system; careful attention must be paid to design, installation, and maintenance. [...]

Gurpreet Dhanju2020-11-17T15:39:46-08:00November 9th, 2020|Subsurface Drip Irrigation|

Increase Yield Performance with Subsurface Drip Irrigation

Reduce operating costs and produce more crops with the most efficient farm irrigation system The average farmer faces many obstacles when trying to grow a successful and reliable crop from their land. Challenges such as rolling topography, odd-shaped fields and elevation changes, unreliable weather patterns, excessive water waste, and nutrient leaching are too familiar. The amount of fertilizer spent trying to add nutrients back into the soil can be up to 30-40% of [...]

Breanna2020-10-16T20:06:19-07:00July 27th, 2020|Subsurface Drip Irrigation|

3 Steps To A Successful Hemp Irrigation System

3 Steps To A Successful Hemp Irrigation System Having a good irrigation system is one of the keys to growing a profitable crop of hemp. There are three main factors that ensure a successful hemp irrigation system. They are as follows: First, the type of irrigation system. Like most row crops, hemp will perform the best with a drip irrigation system. Hemp has high water and nutrient demands and requires [...]

Breanna2020-05-21T15:59:27-07:00May 21st, 2020|Hemp|

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