Tomato grower obtains uniform Irrigation with AZUD GENIUN PC

Tomato cultivation in Almeria

This farm is located in Almeria, south of AlmeríaSpainhas several hectares of surface area dedicated to the cultivation oftomato cultivation in greenhouses.

The main problems faced by this producer were Clogging in the Dripline and uneven Irrigation.

So, he turned to AZUD solutions, a leading technology provider in this agricultural area very marked by greenhouse cultivation. It is in the province of Almeria that the largest concentration of greenhouses in the world is located, with more than32.000 hectares.

Location: Almeria
Cultivation: Tomato

The challenge

Thetomato cultivation stands out for its need for a considerable amount of water, requiring up to 7,000 cubic meters per hectare. In addition, tomatoes are highly sensitive to both lack of water and excess soil moisture.

To obtain a healthy crop and maximize tomato production, the quantity and quality of water, as well as the timing of its application, are of utmost importance.

The main challenge was toensure uniform Irrigation throughout the crop to accelerate the start of production and ensure consistent tomato quality.

In addition, the water source used came from a reservoir with very low quality and high organic load. This resulted in frequentblockages in irrigation emittersthis resulted in irregular Irrigation and a decrease in productivity.

The solution

The solution proposed by AZUD included the installation of Irrigation driplines with integrated pressure-compensating drippersAZUD GENIUN PC. These emitters feature anti-clogging technology, a self-cleaning labyrinth and a long service life.

In addition, a disc filtration system was implementedAZUD HELIX SYSTEMwith a Filtration degree of 130 microns and a Flow rate of 20 cubic meters per hectare.

Solution benefits

In addition, a disc filtration system was implementedAZUD HELIX SYSTEMwith a Filtration degree of 130 microns and a Flow rate of 20 cubic meters per hectare.