Hundreds of farmers have seen an increase in the quantity and quality of their hazelnut production thanks to the installation of SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION systems, a trend that is becoming more and more popularSUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION (RGS) irrigation is an irrigation technique thatallows the supply of water and nutrients to the plant in a localized and sub-surface manneroptimizing root growth and, therefore, a higher yield in production. This practice makes possible a more efficient use of water, energy and fertilizers, positioning the company as athe best economic, agronomic and ecological alternative.
Benefits of SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION
In woody crops, such as hazelnut trees, theSUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION emerges asthe best investment in terms of profitability. The benefits of this solution can be summarized as follows
Direct application of water and nutrients to the root system
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Thanks to RGS, enormous savings in water, energy and fertilizers are achieved, avoiding waste due to evaporation and runoff. In addition, water and fertilizers are supplied directly to the roots of the crop, optimizing the use of nutrients and greater root development, due to a wet bulb of greater Volume than in surface irrigation. The RGS also allows the use of reclaimed wastewater in agricultural Irrigation, complying with water reuse regulations
Reduction or elimination of surface wetted area
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This Irrigation technique greatly reduces weed development. Reducing surface water also reduces weeds, which makes them easier to control and reduces the risk of pests or diseases affecting the crop. This also results in a positive evolution of the soil's physical properties
Absence of system components on the surface
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The Irrigation system is subway, which greatly facilitates and reduces cultivation and maintenance tasks, as there are no elements that hinder harvesting. On the other hand, damages caused by animals or vandalism are reduced, since the Driplines are buried underground. This also means that there is no exposure of the Irrigation system to solar radiation and, therefore, less degradation by UV rays
Benefits of installing SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION for hazelnut crops
At AZUD we carrymore than 30 years of experience in SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION (SDI) installations. As RGS experts we have helped hundreds of hazelnut growers to obtain benefits such as
Large labor savings
Hazelnut harvesting is usually done with sweepers, which makes it vital to have a soil free of obstacles, in order to increase efficiency during harvesting. In surface Irrigation driplines, it is necessary and usual to use manpower to place the Irrigation driplines next to the trunks to make the hazelnut harvesting as less difficult as possible, once it is finished, then manpower is required again to relocate the Irrigation driplines in the right position. With the SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION system, this labor of moving the Irrigation Driplines before and after harvesting is not necessary. In addition, the RGS reduces system maintenance due to rodent and machinery breakage, thus minimizing the man-hours spent on maintenance and repair of irrigation pipes. Proper management of RGS means no surface moisture and this will also reduce maintenance work due to weed development, with one less application per year
Water Saving and Efficient Use
With the RGS and AZUD PREMIER technology, water application efficiency of more than 95% is achieved, which provides Irrigation uniformity and therefore a more homogeneous crop. This Irrigation uniformity is directly proportional to the productive potential of the hazelnut tree, increasing the amount of fruit produced, in some cases up to 10% more yield per year
Prevents water wastage due to evaporation
SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION avoids problems caused by water evaporation, since there is no exposure of the system to high Temperatures. This is important in areas such as Osorno (Chile), where a water loss of up to 15% caused only by evaporation problems is avoided
Maximizing Plant Nutrition
Nutrient supply to the hazelnut tree is also much more effectivethe nutrients are applied directly to the root zone, making them 20% more efficient, thus avoiding precipitation on the soil surface and surface runoff losses
Technology for SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION systems
It is as important to choose the most suitable Irrigation technique for our crop, as the technology to be used for the installation. AZUD has designed specific Materials for SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION systems, such asAZUD PREMIER PC ASdripline, the most precise emitter pipe on the market, guarantees crop growth in any terrain, with a lower resource requirement and greater respect for the environment. The self-compensating and anti-siphon technology ofAZUD PREMIER PC AS makes itthe best solution for Sub-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATIONit avoids the suction of particles to the emitter at the end of Irrigation. The technology of its components makes it a unique option in the market
In short, theSUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION (RGS) has been installed as the best investment for hazelnut cultivation, providing great savings in labor, water, energy and maintenance. In an increasingly competitive sector, it is necessary to bet on solutions that lead us to obtain maximum profitability.Discover the keys to SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION in isguide made by AZUD or Scanner the QR to download it
At AZUD we are specialized in providing solutions adapted to the reality of each customer. If you want to take your crops to the next level, increase your profitability and reduce harvesting or maintenance tasks, do not hesitate to contact uscontact with us. AZUD’s team of experts will study your case and advise you to find the solution that best suits your needs.
