Each season, the horticultural sector faces weather, pest, and resource-management challenges that test its ability to maintain crop stability and profitability, especially in intensive systems such as greenhouses.
Well-adjusted irrigation is key to maintaining crop stability, optimizing water use, and protecting productivity.
It's not just about the amount of water supplied, but also about how, when, and how evenly it is distributed. In pepper, for example, which is especially sensitive to water imbalances, small variations can lead to fruit-set problems, physiological stress, or increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
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Field experience shows that irregular irrigation, with excess or deficit areas, produces unbalanced plants that are more prone to insect damage. To address this, many farms use Caudal Group's PC700 AS Cu Protect pipe, which ensures uniform water distribution in greenhouses and outdoors despite pressure differences.
It is also built to perform reliably in harsh conditions, featuring a self-compensating dripper with an anti-suction system and an internal labyrinth designed to minimize clogging risks.
Its Cu Protect feature, which integrates copper into the dripper material, helps limit microbial growth, maintain hydraulic efficiency, and extend the system's lifespan. This is especially important in long campaigns.
Irrigation technology as an improved agronomic tool
Grupo Caudal emphasizes that pest control should not rely only on spot treatments. Effective strategies involve crop monitoring, integrated management, and maintaining proper water and nutritional balance to minimize their impact.
Proper water management prevents excess moisture that can promote fungal diseases and cause stress, which weakens the plant. Additionally, system automation enables adjusting watering frequencies and volumes based on crop phases, enhancing efficiency and minimizing unnecessary water use.
Precision irrigation is now essential in agriculture, impacting health, production, and profitability. Durable drippers ensure uniform water and nutrient distribution.
For more information:
Caudal
Autovía del Mediterráneo, km 661
30890 Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia, Spain
Tel: +34 968 400 827
Email: [email protected]
https://caudal.es/
