SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION on a Wheat Farm: An Ideal System for No-Till Farming

SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION on a Wheat Farm: An Ideal System for No-Till Farming

This producer from Navarra has demonstrated the unmatched benefits of implementing the Sub-surface Drip Irrigation (SDI), establishing itself as a model of efficient agriculture.

In an agricultural sector increasingly focused on optimizing resources and productivity, this wheat producer has achieved a milestone, not only because of the significant increase in production and the cost savings it has achieved, but also because of facilitate maintenance and cultivation tasks.


Location: Navarre
Farming: Wheat

The Challenge

The farmer faced the challenge of increasing his wheat production and streamlining maintenance and tillage work on his farm, all while dealing with the challenges of extensive agriculture using no-till farming.

The goal was increase production, ensure complete uniformity across the entire farm, adapt the irrigation system to the farm’s layout, and reduce production costs, including water supply, harvesting, and maintenance work.

The Solution

The choice for the installation was the transmitter AZUD PREMIER PC AS, specifically designed for systems that Sub-surface Drip Irrigation (SDI). Its self-compensating, anti-siphon technology prevents particles from entering the emitter when irrigation is complete, ensuring optimal performance.

In addition, filtration systems featuring disc technology and automatic cleaning were installed AZUD HELIX AUTOMATIC, which keep the water in optimal condition and ensure a uniform mixture and a quality suitable for exceptional performance.

Benefits of the Solution

At AZUD, we take pride in providing solutions tailored to each client’s needs, recognizing that their success is our success. The system installed at this estate in Navarra features the Dripper AZUD PREMIER PC AS.

Cultivation: wheat
Area: 15 hectares
Installed material:

  • Description of the material: PREMIER PC AS d16
  • Dripper flow rate: 1.50 l/h
  • Spacing between drippers: 0.60 m
  • Spacing between drip lines: 0.72 m between lines

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