Precise Water Application
Choosing your sprinkler package for precise water application
Deciding on the correct water application solution is vital to your pivot’s performance. Ask yourself the following questions:
Soil type (and texture) – Proper sprinkler design and selection helps reduce soil sealing with medium to heavy soils
Crops to be raised – A significant issue with sprinkler head design is its ability to penetrate the crop canopy
Terrain of field – The slope of your field must be considered when choosing sprinklers to minimize runoff, keeping water where it does the crop the most good
Using those answers you will be able to discuss options with the water application experts from Valley to determine how to reduce energy cost and save water. In addition, you will know that you have selected the best water application solution to increase your productivity and profitability.
Correct Spacing – Each sprinkler head must be positioned correctly to maximize the delivery of water. The overlap of the sprinkler pattern is a critical factor. Valley accomplishes the optimum spacing through computerized models that ensure uniform application once the sprinklers are installed in your field.
Low Pressure Sprinklers Conserve Energy – Low pressure sprinkler technology provides solutions that lower your energy bill, because you irrigate at lower water pressure. You can effectively operate sprinklers at 10-20 psi which is significantly lower than previous generation sprinklers. Your Valley dealer can help you select the correct sprinkler to use to reduce soil compaction, reduce sealing and create excellent infiltration of the water into the soil profile.
Crop Protection and Fertilizer Application
Growers can realize substantial savings when crop protection products and fertilizers are applied through center pivots and linears rather than ground rigs or aerial sprays. This is especially true in the case of crops that require several applications in the course of a season.
For more information see our online brochure.