Greenhouse blueberry production in Mexico using AZUD technology

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Projects/ Greenhouse blueberry production in Mexico using AZUD technology

The company

GN Berries, a leading Mexican producer of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, operates under a model of protected agriculture and sustainable practices. With production areas located in the coastal zone of Baja California and in Tepic, Nayarit, GN Berries combines technological innovation with organic and conventional crop management.

To implement an innovative project that would guarantee the best agronomic management, GN Berries had the support of Agritek, a specialized installer, and the advanced technology of AZUD.

Location: Mexico

Crop: Blueberry

The challenge

GN Berries faced a critical challenge: to ensure the agronomic success of its blueberry crops under greenhouse conditions. The previous system had serious deficiencies:

Inadequate filtration systems that generated constant interruptions.
Low uniformity in the distribution of water and nutrients, affecting crop growth.
Premature wear of irrigation lines and heads, increasing operating costs.

These limitations compromised production quality. GN Berries needed a comprehensive and reliable solution that would adapt to the unique conditions of its growing areas.

The solution

With the support of Agritek as installer and the technical support of AZUD, a customized solution was designed and implemented that addressed the specific challenges of GN Berries.

The project included:

Replacement of faulty systems: irrigation lines and sand filtration systems that caused most of the problems were eliminated.
Installation of AZUD HELIX AUTOMATIC 300 DLP: An advanced filtration technology that ensures automatic and efficient cleaning, improving water quality and protecting the irrigation system.

This solution allowed GN Berries to take full advantage of the water from desalination plants, essential for its crops in coastal areas, and to significantly improve the agronomic conditions of its greenhouses.

Benefits of the solution

The implementation of AZUD HELIX AUTOMATIC filtration systems transformed GN Berries’ operation, far exceeding initial expectations.

Among the benefits obtained, the following stand out:

Improved irrigation quality: Efficiently filtered water prolonged the life of the irrigation system and ensured uniform distribution, promoting healthy crop development.
Resource savings: A significant reduction in water and energy consumption was achieved, aligning with the grower’s sustainability objectives.
Continuous and reliable operation: Thanks to the automatic cleaning system, the equipment has operated efficiently for more than eight months without manual maintenance, reducing operating costs.
Constant technical support: AZUD’s support restored GN Berries’ confidence in the technological solutions, offering peace of mind and consistent results.