This estate is located in Almería, south of Spain, has several hectares of land dedicated to Greenhouse tomato cultivation.
The main problems this grower faced were clogging in the dripline and uneven irrigation.
So, he turned to AZUD, a leading technology provider in this agricultural region, which is heavily focused on greenhouse cultivation. The province of Almería is home to the world’s largest concentration of greenhouses, with more than 32,000 hectares.
Location: Almería
Farming: Tomato
The tomato cultivation It is notable for its need for a considerable amount of water, requiring up to 7,000 cubic meters per hectare. In addition, tomatoes are highly sensitive to both water shortages and excess soil moisture.
To ensure a healthy crop and maximize tomato production, the quantity and quality of water, as well as the timing of its application, are of the utmost importance.
The main challenge was to ensure uniform irrigation throughout the growing season to speed up the start of production and ensure consistent tomato quality.
In addition, the water source used came from a reservoir with very poor water quality and a high organic load. This led to frequent clogged irrigation emitters, which resulted in uneven Irrigation and a decline in productivity.
The solution proposed by AZUD included the installation of irrigation driplines with pressure-compensating drippers AZUD GENIUN PC. These emitters feature anti-clogging technology, a self-cleaning labyrinth, and a long service life.
In addition, the disc filtration system was implemented AZUD HELIX SYSTEM, with a filtration rating of 130 microns and a flow rate of 20 cubic meters per hectare.
The implementation of this solution provided a number of significant benefits:
