Irrigation & fertigation
Apply water and nutrients at the right time, in the right amount and with controlled distribution
MCARE supports irrigation and fertigation system auditing, design and management.
The approach considers water quality, soil, climate, root development, phenological stage, network uniformity and yield objectives.
Management begins with knowledge of the network, soil, water and crop requirements.
Network audit
- Flow and pressure
- Distribution uniformity
- Filtration, injection and maintenance
- Identification of losses and anomalies
Water quality
- Salinity, pH and alkalinity
- Fertiliser compatibility
- Precipitation and clogging risks
- Possible corrective measures
Irrigation programme
- Crop requirements
- Frequency and duration
- Moisture and drainage monitoring
- Climate and seasonal adjustments
Fertigation programme
- Nutritional objectives
- Amounts, schedule and fertiliser forms
- Stock solutions and injection rate
- EC, pH and crop observation