Traditional home irrigation systems don’t think for themselves. You set them to water at certain times, and that’s what they do. “Smart” irrigation controllers automatically adjust the dials based on ...

I wouldn’t tear out my existing irrigation system to install Irrigreen, but it’s still worth a look for new homes where water is expensive or its use is restricted (which could be everywhere in the ...

Variable speed drives are transforming modern irrigation by shifting control from valves to pump speed. Instead of running motors at full capacity and throttling flow, the drives adjust motor speed to ...

The imperative to optimise irrigation systems is driven by growing water scarcity and the need to enhance agricultural productivity amidst climate variability. Modern irrigation practices now ...

According to Rory Schmeir, smart irrigation is steadily reshaping how water is managed across ranches, offering a more tailored approach to agricultural water use. Traditional systems often fall short ...

An irrigation system on wheels that can operate in irregularly shaped farm fields will be featured during a demonstration day planned Aug. 1 at the Flickner Innovation Farm near Moundridge. The farm’s ...