Irrigation, management and technology. Readings to understand the system and plan the next steps in your area.
25 articles and guides to explore.
An air valve controls how air enters or leaves irrigation piping. To choose the right type, identify when the problem occurs. An automatic air-release valve releases air that accumulates while the system is under pressure…
Read the articleUnderstand how pressure, installation and suction measurement guide the use of the Venturi injector in fertigation, with reference to the catalog and in the field.
Read the articleCompare types of sprinklers and find out how pressure, nozzle, wind and soil infiltration capacity guide the choice for your field.
Read the articleUnderstand how controller, valves, pump and sensors work together in automated irrigation and what to check before automating by sector.
Read the articleBefore installing the catchment, check who authorizes the use of the water and what project data to gather. Understand water-use permitting, insignificant use and requirements of the managing body.
Read the articleBefore choosing the price per meter, compare walls, spacing and flow. See how soil, bed, pressure and filtration factor into the choice of drip tape.
Read the articleWater alone does not solve pasture. See how climate, fertilization, grazing and irrigation management factor into the result and what to check before investing.
Read the articleCompare microsprinkler and drip by wet area, soil, wind and orchard operation. See what data to collect before choosing the system.
Read the articleSolar pumping needs to combine daily volume, head and available energy. See what to check in the project, in the reservoir and in the comparison of alternatives.
Read the articlePower in hp is not enough to choose a pump. Understand which project data allows you to compare equipment and evaluate suction and energy consumption.
Read the articleEvapotranspiration helps to estimate crop consumption. See how to use ETo, Kc, rain and soil water to assess how much and when to irrigate.
Read the articleIf rain has reduced operations, take the opportunity to review the system. See what to check on filters, lines, emitters and motor pumps before restarting.
Read the articleChlorine and acid have different functions. See what to investigate in the case of obstruction and what precautions guide the choice of treatment and maintenance of the drip.
Read the articleWater that comes out clear from the well can form iron deposits in the network. See the signs, what to ask for in the analysis and how the project combines treatment, filtration and maintenance.
Read the articleIrrigation water analysis only helps decide filtering, treatment and management when the sample represents the water that actually enters the system…
Read the articleFertigation allows nutrients to be delivered to the root zone at the dose and at the time the plant needs, but it only works well when the irrigation system, the chemistry of the solution and the operating routine are in order…
Read the articleSimilar flow rates help to distribute water evenly, but the depth applied also depends on the actual flow rate and irrigation time…
Read the articleThe pressure-compensating dripper regulates the flow within a pressure range. See when to consider this emitter and why to evaluate the anti-drain function in pulse management.
Read the articleThe tensiometer measures the strength with which the soil retains water; electronic sensors estimate how much water is in the soil and generally require local calibration…
Read the articleClogging of drippers rarely has just one cause. Particles, chemical precipitates (iron, calcium, manganese) and biological slime usually act together, and the filter only solves part of the problem…
Read the articleIn irrigated coffee, flowering can be influenced by water management: a dry period helps the flower buds to mature together, and the resumption of irrigation (or rain) triggers the opening of the flowers…
Read the articleStart with the decisions that structure an irrigation project.
Understand the differences between sprinkler, drip, micro-sprinkler and surface irrigation. See selection criteria and the role of automation in the system.
Read the guideUnderstand what changes the cost of drip irrigation and how to compare a budget per hectare: area, planting, water, pumping, installation and operation.
Read the guideFind out what to evaluate in irrigation filters: water quality, flow, screen, discs, sand, pressure loss and cleaning routine. Guide with technical sources.
Read the guideCompare the possibilities and limitations of localized irrigation: wet region, filtration, management, maintenance and costs. Understand what to evaluate in the project.
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In agricultural production or green areas, the project starts with the conditions of your area and the water supply. Tell Perin what you need to irrigate.
