Variable Rate Irrigation: Worth Another Look
Carroll Smith
Senior Writer
Variable rate irrigation (VRI) is not a new concept. However, in its infancy, the technology did have its challenges and was considered not economically feasible from many farmers' standpoints. In plain language, the technology was not that user-friendly at the time, and it cost too much.
Today, Calvin Perry, superintendent of the University of Georgia's C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park in Tifton, is excited that the main line irrigation manufacturers are now showing renewed interest in center pivot VRI technology.
For example, in early 2010, Valley Irrigation entered into an agreement with Computronics Holdings Ltd., manufacturer of the patented Farmscan Variable Rate Irrigation technology. Ac-cording to Valley, this agreement allows for the development and distribution of VRI controls through more than 460 Valley dealers worldwide. Farmscan VRI products are compatible with all Valley control panels.
source : cottonfarming
Carroll Smith
Senior Writer
Variable rate irrigation (VRI) is not a new concept. However, in its infancy, the technology did have its challenges and was considered not economically feasible from many farmers' standpoints. In plain language, the technology was not that user-friendly at the time, and it cost too much.
Today, Calvin Perry, superintendent of the University of Georgia's C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park in Tifton, is excited that the main line irrigation manufacturers are now showing renewed interest in center pivot VRI technology.
For example, in early 2010, Valley Irrigation entered into an agreement with Computronics Holdings Ltd., manufacturer of the patented Farmscan Variable Rate Irrigation technology. Ac-cording to Valley, this agreement allows for the development and distribution of VRI controls through more than 460 Valley dealers worldwide. Farmscan VRI products are compatible with all Valley control panels.
source : cottonfarming
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