SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION revolutionizes corn, soybean and wheat cultivation in Argentina

SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION revolutionizes corn, soybean and wheat cultivation in Argentina

Ascanelli SA

The installer Agrodrip and Halpern, a well-known supplier of irrigation systems in Argentina, have collaborated with AZUD to develop a large-scale project in the region ofCórdoba, Argentina.

Halpern, as a key importer of AZUD technology in the country, has made it possible to bring advanced drip irrigation solutions to producers such as Ascanelli SA, a major player in the agricultural production of the countrycorn, soybeans and wheat. Ascanelli SA also has an outstanding trajectory in the manufacture of agricultural machinery, with more than 60 years in the market.

This Irrigation project represents its first foray into agriculture under technified irrigation systems.


Province: Cordoba
Country: Argentina

The Challenge

The region ofCórdoba it experiences annual rainfall ranging between 900 and 1000 mm, concentrated mainly in the months of October to April.

However, the winter is dry, with only 10% of the annual rainfall, making it impossible to sustain productive crops during this season.

In addition, the region has been affected by a severe drought for several years, which has generated awater deficit important.

Ascanelli SA, like many producers in the region, faces the challenge of supplementing natural rainfall to ensure two crops in summer and one in winter, and thus stabilize its production system.

The Solution

The implementation of theSUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION (RGS) has proven to be the ideal solution to address the water deficit and ensure greater production in the region.

The systemGENIUN PC ASP WEIRinstalled at a depth of 30 to 40 cm and with a spacing of 1.1 meters between laterals, has allowed for precise and uniform irrigation.

In addition, the project includes the advanced filtering system,AZUD HELIX AUTOMATIC 4DCLthis guarantees maximum efficiency in the use of water.

In this project, another of the key solutions implemented was the multichannel Fertigation equipmentAZUD QGROW Vwhich allows simultaneous and accurate dosing of several fertilizers through Venturi injectors. This system, which also monitors parameters such as Temperature, pH and conductivity, ensures an efficient application of fertilizers of different natures without incompatibilities.

Benefits of the Solution

  • Increase in summer production: The SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION system increases yields during the summer season.
  • Stability in dry years: In years with low rainfall, the RGS system can double or even triple yields compared to conventional non-drip irrigation.
  • Labor and time savings: The automation and precision of the system minimizes the need for manpower and reduces maintenance time and costs.
  • Better application of water and nutrients: The system guarantees a more precise and controlled application, optimizing the use of resources.
  • Greater Irrigation area with the same volume of water:The efficient use of water allows to cover a larger crop area without increasing consumption.
  • Replicability: The system can be easily expanded to other areas of the field, allowing to adjust the Irrigation sheets according to the needs of the plot, even when part of the land is fallow.
  • Erosion reduction: Unlike other systems, such as pivots, which can cause erosion in extreme areas, the RGS prevents soil erosion even in conditions of intense rainfall.with this solution, Ascanelli SA has achieved substantial optimization in its agricultural productivity, guaranteeing stable crops and maximizing the use of water resources in an area traditionally affected by drought.

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