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IRRIGATION

INTRODUCING THE NEW HYDRAWISE™ APP:

THE COMPLETE IRRIGATION SOLUTION!

When it comes to an irrigation system’s
performance, it’s important to know exactly
what’s going on at any given moment. With
the new Hydrawise App, irrigation man-
agement is now faster, easier, and more
robust than ever! Expanded Zone Data: Access more in- Notifications That Matter: No more
Innovative Features, Better Experi- formation about lawn and garden zones, si"ing through irrelevant alerts! Stay in
ence: O!ering a new level of control, clarity, and enjoy increased visibility with bigger the know about critical updates that a!ect
and confidence, the new Hydrawise App pictures, prominently displayed zone num- system performance with clear, concise
provides all the knowledge needed to grow bers, and user-friendly zone names right notifications.
a lush, green landscape with minimal e!ort. on the home screen. The new Hydrawise App o!ers more data
Transparency at Your Fingertips: Get Improved Local Weather Insights: Dive than ever before. Now users can precisely
detailed insights into an irrigation system's into weather data with enhanced icons and control their Hunter irrigation systems from
behavior with updates that explain why descriptors that make it easier to under- anywhere, reducing time in the field while
watering did or didn't occur. stand the forecast's impact on an irrigation ensuring e#cient water management. –
schedule. Anthony Long, Senior Product Manager.

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THE POTENTIAL OF A LINEAR IRRIGATION

SYSTEM IN MODERN AGRICULTURE

Farmers have several options to choose Farmers can adjust the speed of the linear
from when it comes to irrigating large ag- system based on factors such as soil type,
ricultural fields e#ciently. One such option crop requirements, and weather conditions
that is o"en overlooked is the linear irriga- to ensure e!ective water distribution. This
tion system. flexibility allows them to optimize water
usage.
Below, we describe what a linear irrigation
system is, how it works, its advantages, and WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
how it compares to the more traditional
center pivot irrigation. So, if you're a farmer BETWEEN LINEAR AND
looking to make an informed decision about to move at a consistent speed, allowing for PIVOT IRRIGATION?
your irrigation methods, read on to discover precise control over water application. A"er Linear irrigation and center pivot irrigation
the benefits of linear irrigation. the system crosses the entire field, it then
reverses direction and moves back toward are both e!ective methods for irrigating
WHAT IS A LINEAR the start. Linear irrigation systems can also small or large fields, but they have some
IRRIGATION SYSTEM? be equipped with GPS guidance systems to key di!erences:
ensure accurate movement.
A linear move irrigation system is a mech- 1. Movement Pattern:
anized method of delivering water to crops HOW DOES LINEAR - Linear Irrigation: Moves laterally in a
in a straight line. It's particularly well-suited IRRIGATION WORK? straight line, covering a square or rectan-
for rectangular or square-shaped fields. The gular area.
system consists of a series of pipe spans, inear irrigation systems deliver a con- - Center Pivot Irrigation: Rotates around a
typically supported by wheeled towers, that trolled amount of water directly to the crops. central pivot point, covering a circular area.
move back and forth across a field. These Water is typically ditch-fed from a canal or
spans have sprinklers on top or drop hoses hose fed from a hydrant and flows through 2. Field Shape:
or drip emitters to distribute water evenly the mainline pipe. As the linear move irriga- - Linear Irrigation: Best suited for small or
across the crop. tion system slowly advances, it dispenses large square or rectangular fields. Depending
water through the sprinklers or drip emitters on the water feed, a swing-around of the
HOW DO LINEAR IRRIGATION to cover up to 98 percent of a square or system can also irrigate L-shaped fields. Flat
SYSTEMS MOVE? rectangular field. fields work best.
Linear irrigation systems, also referred to - Center Pivot Irrigation: Works well over
as lateral systems, move laterally across the large square circular or irregularly shaped
field. Typically, electric motors or hydraulic fields. Though flat fields work best, systems
turbines power the movement by driving can be designed to accommodate elevation
the wheels on the towers. These wheels are changes within the field. Corner systems can
synchronized to ensure the entire system help irrigate the triangular areas outside the
moves in a straight line, covering the whole circle coverage
field's width. The system's design enables it

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