Variable Rate Irrigation: Worth Another Look
Carroll Smith
Senior Writer
"This controller is an 'add-on' to a center pivot and uses the pressure from the main line of the pivot, so an air compressor is no longer needed as it was in the past," Perry says. "This also helps reduce costs."
The technology appears to be a good fit in fields with a lot of soil variability where the farmer may not be getting maximum production from the plants because they are too wet or too dry based on a normal watering method. VRI also fits well where there are several non-cropped acres in the field under a center pivot, and you want to be able to turn off the application of water and/or nitrogen in those areas.
Timing Right For SE Farmers
Although many cotton producers potentially can benefit from VRI, the technology seems to have a particularly good fit in the Southeast. Based on his experience, Perry notes that farmers in his area are becoming more aware of water, applying it more efficiently and not over watering.
source : cottonfarming
Carroll Smith
Senior Writer
"This controller is an 'add-on' to a center pivot and uses the pressure from the main line of the pivot, so an air compressor is no longer needed as it was in the past," Perry says. "This also helps reduce costs."
The technology appears to be a good fit in fields with a lot of soil variability where the farmer may not be getting maximum production from the plants because they are too wet or too dry based on a normal watering method. VRI also fits well where there are several non-cropped acres in the field under a center pivot, and you want to be able to turn off the application of water and/or nitrogen in those areas.
Timing Right For SE Farmers
Although many cotton producers potentially can benefit from VRI, the technology seems to have a particularly good fit in the Southeast. Based on his experience, Perry notes that farmers in his area are becoming more aware of water, applying it more efficiently and not over watering.
source : cottonfarming
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