Sprinkler Irrigation System and Micro Sprinkler System In India

What to consider when choosing your field crops sprinkler irrigation system

Sprinkler spacing
In Sprinkler Irrigation System the distance between your sprinklers is primarily determined based on your planting pattern of your field crops and the agro-mechanical vehicles and tools used. Nevertheless, there are other factors to consider. The closer the sprinklers are spaced, the more units and pipes you will require, and the higher your system cost will be. On the other hand, wider spacing makes it harder to obtain uniform water distribution. Especially in windy areas.  

Sprinkler flow rate and overall system precipitation rate
It is important to choose a solution that can provide the daily crop needs and still avoid run-off that creates uneven water distribution and soil erosion. You should look for a precision irrigation system whose precipitation rate correlates to the soil’s infiltration capacity. Unlike center-pivots or rain guns that have high hourly flow, precision sprinkler irrigation systems have low to medium precipitation rates, so they don’t generate run-off.  

Droplet size and jet impact
Aggressive jets can injure young crops, expose seeds and create soil erosion or provoke soil crusting. on the other hand, very fine jets can produce small droplets of water which may shift with the wind or evaporate affecting uniform distribution of the water. Look for a sprinkler which can reach the required distance and maintain even distribution patterns, but will not damage your crops.

Orchard sprinkler irrigation systems and frost protection solutions

Full coverage orchard irrigation

In many plantations, it is needed to irrigate the entire orchard surface. The sprinklers system used in that case have a low trajectory angle and strong jets, which are designed to hit the trunk, Just below the foliage. These sprinkler systems are robust, easy to maintain, and resistant to harsh water conditions.

localized orchard irrigation

These solutions, based on Micro Sprinklers, are designed to irrigate the root zone of the trees. This type of Sprinkler Irrigation leaves the space between crop rows dry and is known to utilise the water and nutrients most efficiently. It is especially recommended for tree crops with broad and shallow root systems and for areas with sandy soils or high stone content.

Frost protection

Frost damage to your orchards can result in yield loss or even death of trees, so specifying the right sprinkler irrigation and spacing for crops is critical. Netafim offers a frost mitigation solution for orchards based on creating a water-coating layer that insulates fruit tree crops with a protective coating of water providing frost mitigation with optimal efficiency. How to achieve this protection when activating huge areas simultaneously while maintaining low investment costs and complying with water availability constraints? This is where smart emitters and efficient design come into place.

Choosing Sprinkler Irrigation System For Your Field Crops

Sprinkler spacing

In the Sprinkler Irrigation System, the distance between the sprinklers is primarily determined based on the planting pattern of the field crops and the agro-mechanical vehicles and tools used in the Field. Nevertheless, there are other factors to consider. The closer the sprinklers are spaced, the more units and pipes you will require, and the higher your sprinkler system cost will be. On the other hand, wider spacing makes it harder to obtain uniform water distribution, especially in wind areas.  

Sprinkler flow rate and overall system precipitation rate 

It is important to choose a sprinkler solution that can provide the daily crop needs and avoid run-off that creates uneven water distribution and soil erosion. You should look for a precision irrigation system whose precipitation rate correlates to the soil’s infiltration capacity. Unlike center pivots or rain guns which have high hourly flow, Precision sprinkler irrigation systems have low to medium precipitation rates, so they don’t generate run-off.

Droplet size 

Aggressive jets can injure young crops, expose seeds, and create soil erosion or provoke soil crusting. on the other hand, very fine jets can produce small droplets of water which may shift with the wind or evaporate affecting the uniform distribution of the water. Look for a sprinkler irrigation that can reach the required distance and maintain even distribution patterns, but will not damage your crops.