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High application efficiency and uniformity (95-98%)
with proper operation and management. |
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Higher yields: water and nutrients delivered directly to the root zone,
promote healthy plant growth and reduce plant stress. |
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Healthier, better quality crops: soil and foliage are kept dry,
reducing fungal diseases caused by surface or overhead irrigation.
Eliminates fruit and vegetable spotting. |
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Efficient delivery of fertilizers and insecticides: chemicals are
directly applied to the roots, reducing chemical pollution from leaching
into the ground water, surface water. |
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Reduced
nutrient amounts without yield reduction. |
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Less weeds: dry soil surface reduces weed growth. |
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Reduction
in on- and off farm environmental effects. |
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Improved soil aeration: fine soil particles are not washed down,
decreasing soil compaction and improving root growth. |
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Dry soil surface:
with a dry soil surface, cultural operations and
harvest can take place while the system is operating. |
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Substantial water saving
- 30-40%: because water losses due to evaporation, deep
percolation and runoff are minimised. |
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Less animal, human or mechanical damage. |
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Lower maintenance cost. |
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Labour saving: easier fertilizer application, less weed and disease
control and less maintenance, which means less handling. |
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Can be fully
automated. |
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Easy installation of the laterals
(see pictures). |
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Operates at
low pressure (0.3-1.5 bar). |