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By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Apr 30, 2018
-This practice can be applied to many aspects of your life and business, and certainly applies to irrigation on your farm and money in your wallet... These are small set-backs in the irrigation off season but they can be major back-breakers if found during your crop's peak water requirement. So with that in mind below is a center pivot irrigation check-list to help with preventative maintenance on your farm... Hopefully this list helps prevent your farm from costly cures in the future!We are a Valley dealer located in Hartsville, SC and would like to hear from you! If you need assistance or have any questions please contact us @ Carolina Irrigation Solutions 319 Tema Road Hartsville, SC 29550 mailto:Valley@carolinairrigation. com (843) 917-0198 843) 917-0198 website: http://carolinairrigation...
Categories: Irrigation
By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Oct 9, 2019
Do you have mixed feelings about technology? I do. Some technology takes our time, isolates us, and numbs our brains. Then there is technology that makes life more efficient, brings more information to you, and improves your quality of life... Do you ever have a hard time explaining technical or mechanical problems to your irrigation dealer? This is another area where Agsense helps... If you have any questions, or have or need center-pivot irrigation gives us a call, and we have a solution that keeps you informed, improves your quality of life, and makes your farm more efficient!...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Clemson master's student Shelley Lovern uses a voltage tester to test a center pivot irrigation system at the Clemson Piedmont REC's Simpson Research Farm.
Updated Jul 25
It’s summer, farming is in full swing, as are thunderstorms and lightning... Lighting can be deadly if farmers do not properly check their irrigation systems. Chase Smoak, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service horticulture agent for Lee and Sumter Counties, reports a local farmer was checking his center pivot irrigation system when a storm blew in... ”After a storm has passed, people should check their pivot irrigation systems with voltage testers to avoid injury or possible death... The Clemson Extension Ag Safety and Water Resources Program team is mailing noncontact voltage testers to a list of South Carolina farmers with center pivot irrigation systems...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Sustainable Agriculture
By Mit K
Published Jun 8
The global irrigation automation market size is projected to grow from USD 4... Increasing government support to mechanize agriculture especially in the developing countries, adoption of smart irrigation technologies, and need for water conservation are some of the key factors promoting the growth of irrigation automation market during the forecast period. Download PDF brochure: Download PDF Brochure - Irrigation Automation Market Growth, Size, and Share | MarketsandMarkets Inquiry Before Buying - Irrigation Automation Market Growth, Size, and Share | MarketsandMarkets The Asia Pacific region accounted for the fastest growing region, during the forecast period, in terms of volume and value, respectively... Drip irrigation is the largest and predominant in the irrigation type segment in Asia Pacific. North America dominates the market contributing to 38% in the global irrigation automation market...
Categories: News
Published Sep 9, 2020
What is Subsurface Drip Irrigation?Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is a way of irrigating crops through plastic tubes placed under the soil surface... In the United States, SDI is widely used to irrigate annual crops; elsewhere, the irrigation system is popularly used for orchards and other perennials... Using an SDI system provides high water-use efficiency and savings of 25-50% compared to flood irrigation. Using SDI also has a positive effect on the environment through reduced nitrate leakage in the lower soil layers, unlike other irrigation systems... History of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Technological advances within the plastics industry have led to significant progress for irrigation systems...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Team irrigation; iStockphoto
Updated Aug 19, 2020
For this reason, it becomes essential to select an efficient and economical irrigation system. The market offers various systems including the most well-known and widely-used option of central pivot and the newer solution of drip irrigation. What are the differences between the two systems?Among the relevant differences to consider is the investment cost, adaptability to the rotation, weather conditions, irrigation availability and the efficiency of any fertigation. Pivot vs Drip irrigation: economic comparisonsIn a study conducted by the University of Turin, the costs and efficiency of the two systems were analyzed. Researchers considered the same water supply and an average life of 10 years for the surface drip irrigation and 20 years for the pivot...
Categories: Corn, Agribusiness, Irrigation
Updated Aug 7, 2020
Higher than normal temperatures have been accompanied by moderate to severe drought in several southern states, so irrigation assumes added importance to help cotton through future summers... So far farmers have used the variation in ETc as the amount of irrigation that the crop needs, which during the growing season can be:0... Need for Precision Farming While irrigation and pesticide treatments are necessary, it is important to also prioritize efficiency by reducing costs to increase farm revenue... The frequent incidences of drought we are seeing will increase irrigation needs. Cotton growers, who have been using broad recommendations can use precision farming to finetune their irrigation to avoid higher water inputs and costs...
Categories: Cotton, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Financial Model For Irrigation Agriculture
Published Aug 30
Financial Model For Irrigation AgricultureMultibillion-dollar investments in irrigation Agriculture facilities over the past decades have boosted economies, and increased food production for millions of people around the world... Project Finance for irrigation Agriculture remains the basis for the future success global food production, allowing the financial team to predict its response to changing conditions. Havelet Finance Limited has brought together an international team of experienced professionals in project finance, financial modeling and project management to provide large companies with a full range of services for the implementation of irrigation agricultural system from A to Z. We are also ready to offer investment financing for irrigation agricultural projects in the amount of 50 million euros and more for a period of more than 10–15 years. The concept of Project finance Modeling for Irrigation Agriculture ProjectsThe Project finance model means a model of interrelated financial parameters that ensure the achievement of the project’s goals...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Irrigation
Published Mar 16
Center pivot irrigation is gaining popularity as a primary water distribution method used on South Carolina farms and Clemson Extension has a new program to help producers get the most out of their investments. The program – Center Pivot Irrigation Test Program, or CPIT – is a testing service implemented by Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Water Resources, Agronomic Crops and Horticulture Program teams to provide health check-ups for center pivot irrigation systems... South Carolina growers gathered at the Clemson Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) in Blackville, South Carolina and at the Pee Dee REC in Florence, South Carolina, recently to learn about this program and other resources for center pivot irrigation. CPIT tests provide measures of irrigation uniformity to help identify and correct pivot issues... ”Testing usually takes less than two hours and provides information related to irrigation depth in relationship to center and tower locations, positions of observed issues such as clogs and leaks, calibrated timer charts, irrigation costs and more...
Categories: Farm Management, Irrigation
Business Title: Agri-Valley Irrigation
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional, Precision Agriculture Specialist, Other Ag Professional, Agriculture Irrigation
About: Mike Wandzell is an Emmy-Award winning News Producer who left the TV industry to get back into Agriculture.
He worked in Agriculture in the cotton and almond industries growing up.
Mike went to Fresno State, receiving a degree in Journalism.
After winning an Emmy in 2016 in TV, Mike got back into agriculture.
He now works in Irrigation in California's Central Valley at Agri-Valley Irrigation.
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Marketing, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Tools, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Conservation Plans, Viticultue
Business Title: Harvest Harmonics
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional, Ag Investor, Farm Manager or Employee, Crop Consultant
About: I help farmers increase yield and reduce input cost, with the newest technology | Geologist Engineer
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Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Feed, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Timber, Tobacco
Business Title: Harvest Harmonics
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Scientific Trials Representative
About: I am looking for universities, sciences, and government agencies to test our newest technology.
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Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Grass-Fed Livestock, Fertility, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, Member Challenge , News, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources
Business Title: Sichuan Shihong Technology
Job Title: Farmer, Crop Consultant
Interests:
Canola, Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Rice, Soybeans, Wheat, Dairy, Feed, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Precision Agriculture, Farm Management, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Fishing, Tobacco
Business Title: GroGuru
Job Title: Precision Agriculture Specialist
Interests:
Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops
Business Title: AGROPHILIE FARMS
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner, Farm Manager or Employee, Other Ag Professional, Poultry
Interests:
Corn, Organic Row Crops, Wheat, Poultry, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Projects, Purchasing, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Fishing
Job Title: Farmer, Other Ag Professional, Agricultural Historian
About: Retired military; Veteran Farmer Advocate; Historical Ag Interpretations
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Vegetables, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness, Wheat, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Operating a Farm, Taxes, Farm Management, Conservation Plans, Hemp, Organic Specialty Crops, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Hunting, Homesteading, Soil Water
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner
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Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Marketing, Canola, Organic Row Crops, Rice, Sorghum
Job Title: Extension Agent or University Employee, Farmer, Ag Investor, Crop Consultant, Farm Manager or Employee
Interests:
Crop Protection, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Irrigation, Crop Scouting, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Apps, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Soybeans, Peanuts, Sorghum, Wheat, Projects, Repair, Tools, Shops, Purchasing, Conservation Easements, Cover Crops, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Orchard Crops, Hunting, Fishing, Homesteading, Tobacco, Horses
Business Title: BiodelAG
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional, Other Ag Professional, Soil Amendment Manufacturer
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Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, NRCS, Homesteading
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By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Apr 30, 2018
-This practice can be applied to many aspects of your life and business, and certainly applies to irrigation on your farm and money in your wallet... These are small set-backs in the irrigation off season but they can be major back-breakers if found during your crop's peak water requirement. So with that in mind below is a center pivot irrigation check-list to help with preventative maintenance on your farm... Hopefully this list helps prevent your farm from costly cures in the future!We are a Valley dealer located in Hartsville, SC and would like to hear from you! If you need assistance or have any questions please contact us @ Carolina Irrigation Solutions 319 Tema Road Hartsville, SC 29550 mailto:Valley@carolinairrigation. com (843) 917-0198 843) 917-0198 website: http://carolinairrigation...
Categories: Irrigation
By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Oct 9, 2019
Do you have mixed feelings about technology? I do. Some technology takes our time, isolates us, and numbs our brains. Then there is technology that makes life more efficient, brings more information to you, and improves your quality of life... Do you ever have a hard time explaining technical or mechanical problems to your irrigation dealer? This is another area where Agsense helps... If you have any questions, or have or need center-pivot irrigation gives us a call, and we have a solution that keeps you informed, improves your quality of life, and makes your farm more efficient!...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Clemson master's student Shelley Lovern uses a voltage tester to test a center pivot irrigation system at the Clemson Piedmont REC's Simpson Research Farm.
Updated Jul 25
It’s summer, farming is in full swing, as are thunderstorms and lightning... Lighting can be deadly if farmers do not properly check their irrigation systems. Chase Smoak, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service horticulture agent for Lee and Sumter Counties, reports a local farmer was checking his center pivot irrigation system when a storm blew in... ”After a storm has passed, people should check their pivot irrigation systems with voltage testers to avoid injury or possible death... The Clemson Extension Ag Safety and Water Resources Program team is mailing noncontact voltage testers to a list of South Carolina farmers with center pivot irrigation systems...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Sustainable Agriculture
By Mit K
Published Jun 8
The global irrigation automation market size is projected to grow from USD 4... Increasing government support to mechanize agriculture especially in the developing countries, adoption of smart irrigation technologies, and need for water conservation are some of the key factors promoting the growth of irrigation automation market during the forecast period. Download PDF brochure: Download PDF Brochure - Irrigation Automation Market Growth, Size, and Share | MarketsandMarkets Inquiry Before Buying - Irrigation Automation Market Growth, Size, and Share | MarketsandMarkets The Asia Pacific region accounted for the fastest growing region, during the forecast period, in terms of volume and value, respectively... Drip irrigation is the largest and predominant in the irrigation type segment in Asia Pacific. North America dominates the market contributing to 38% in the global irrigation automation market...
Categories: News
Published Sep 9, 2020
What is Subsurface Drip Irrigation?Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is a way of irrigating crops through plastic tubes placed under the soil surface... In the United States, SDI is widely used to irrigate annual crops; elsewhere, the irrigation system is popularly used for orchards and other perennials... Using an SDI system provides high water-use efficiency and savings of 25-50% compared to flood irrigation. Using SDI also has a positive effect on the environment through reduced nitrate leakage in the lower soil layers, unlike other irrigation systems... History of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Technological advances within the plastics industry have led to significant progress for irrigation systems...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Team irrigation; iStockphoto
Updated Aug 19, 2020
For this reason, it becomes essential to select an efficient and economical irrigation system. The market offers various systems including the most well-known and widely-used option of central pivot and the newer solution of drip irrigation. What are the differences between the two systems?Among the relevant differences to consider is the investment cost, adaptability to the rotation, weather conditions, irrigation availability and the efficiency of any fertigation. Pivot vs Drip irrigation: economic comparisonsIn a study conducted by the University of Turin, the costs and efficiency of the two systems were analyzed. Researchers considered the same water supply and an average life of 10 years for the surface drip irrigation and 20 years for the pivot...
Categories: Corn, Agribusiness, Irrigation
Updated Aug 7, 2020
Higher than normal temperatures have been accompanied by moderate to severe drought in several southern states, so irrigation assumes added importance to help cotton through future summers... So far farmers have used the variation in ETc as the amount of irrigation that the crop needs, which during the growing season can be:0... Need for Precision Farming While irrigation and pesticide treatments are necessary, it is important to also prioritize efficiency by reducing costs to increase farm revenue... The frequent incidences of drought we are seeing will increase irrigation needs. Cotton growers, who have been using broad recommendations can use precision farming to finetune their irrigation to avoid higher water inputs and costs...
Categories: Cotton, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Financial Model For Irrigation Agriculture
Published Aug 30
Financial Model For Irrigation AgricultureMultibillion-dollar investments in irrigation Agriculture facilities over the past decades have boosted economies, and increased food production for millions of people around the world... Project Finance for irrigation Agriculture remains the basis for the future success global food production, allowing the financial team to predict its response to changing conditions. Havelet Finance Limited has brought together an international team of experienced professionals in project finance, financial modeling and project management to provide large companies with a full range of services for the implementation of irrigation agricultural system from A to Z. We are also ready to offer investment financing for irrigation agricultural projects in the amount of 50 million euros and more for a period of more than 10–15 years. The concept of Project finance Modeling for Irrigation Agriculture ProjectsThe Project finance model means a model of interrelated financial parameters that ensure the achievement of the project’s goals...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Irrigation
Published Mar 16
Center pivot irrigation is gaining popularity as a primary water distribution method used on South Carolina farms and Clemson Extension has a new program to help producers get the most out of their investments. The program – Center Pivot Irrigation Test Program, or CPIT – is a testing service implemented by Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Water Resources, Agronomic Crops and Horticulture Program teams to provide health check-ups for center pivot irrigation systems... South Carolina growers gathered at the Clemson Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) in Blackville, South Carolina and at the Pee Dee REC in Florence, South Carolina, recently to learn about this program and other resources for center pivot irrigation. CPIT tests provide measures of irrigation uniformity to help identify and correct pivot issues... ”Testing usually takes less than two hours and provides information related to irrigation depth in relationship to center and tower locations, positions of observed issues such as clogs and leaks, calibrated timer charts, irrigation costs and more...
Categories: Farm Management, Irrigation
Published Jun 9
With their sights set on the next fruit campaign, companies are installing mulch and irrigation tape, which means a greater installed area regarding past years and better production yields. As the Peruvian strawberry production grows, concerns about its environmental impact increases. Something that is evident given this crop’s dynamism, especially in Lima’s small north valleys, where this campaign will produce around 2... “Despite this wide adaptability, only perfect irrigation management will guarantee excellent results, both in terms of quantity and in quality”, indicates the expert and points out that the adoption of a drip irrigation system and waterings’ correct planning are key to achieve good aesthetic and organoleptic quality and, at the same time, a high production... com/2022/06/08/strawberry-producers-increase-bet-on-technical-irrigation/...
Categories: Agribusiness, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture
By Pat Rogers
Published May 5
Categories: Irrigation
By Pat Rogers
Published May 1
This is on corn and already has approximately 2/3 of total N applied earlier.
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Fertility
By Zubair Ahmad
Published Mar 18, 2020
Hello everyone I'm Zubair here from mountainous region of Pakistan. Im trying to increase my yields, what is the best way.
Categories: Corn, Wheat, Irrigation
By Zubair Ahmad
Published Mar 18, 2020
I just want to know how much water onion needs for proper growth?
Categories: Vegetables, Agribusiness, Irrigation
By Zubair Ahmad
Published Mar 18, 2020
My question is related to farming please help me by answering my question. Thank you.
Categories: Wheat, Dairy, Irrigation
By Zubair Ahmad
Published Jun 30, 2020
Explain what kind of land is good for wheat ? Is sandy/ land is good for wheat ?
Categories: Wheat, Agribusiness, Irrigation
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