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IRRIGATION

3. Water E!ciency: ceive the right amount of moisture. 5. Labor Savings: Mechanized linear sys-
- Linear Irrigation: Allows for consistent 2. Versatility: These systems are adapt- tems require far less manual labor than flood,
water distribution across the entire crop. able to di!erent field shapes, making them side roll, or hand-move irrigation methods.
- Center Pivot Irrigation: Employs di!erent suitable for various farming setups. CONCLUSION
nozzle sizes to control the flow from the 3. Consistent Water Application: Because Linear irrigation systems are a valuable
sprinklers based on their location along the the systems apply the same amount of alternative to center pivot irrigation for
pivot to ensure controlled water application water from each outlet, they are ideal for farmers looking to maximize water e#ciency
across the field. chemigation and fertigation to help facilitate and crop yield. Their ability to provide pre-
higher yields. These systems are suitable for cise water distribution and over 98 percent
BENEFITS OF LINEAR lower-rate water application, which avoids of the field makes them a wise choice for
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS field runo!. modern agriculture. As you consider your

1. Precise Water Distribution: Linear irri- 4. Higher Crop Yield: Linear irrigation sys- irrigation options, remember the benefits of
linear irrigation systems and how they can
gation systems o!er excellent control over tems are o"en used on higher-value crops contribute to your farming success.
water application, helping ensure crops re- where precise water application is critical.

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MOLEAER HELPS SPAIN GROWERS IMPROVE

WATER UTILIZATION WITH INDALO

Moleaer, the pioneer and global leader New Assembly & Service Facility in agri-food audits and certifications that
in nanobubble technology, inaugurated a has its own department for research, de-
new production facility in Almería, Spain, to Moleaer's newest production facility is in velopment and testing.
o!er its patented technology and solutions Almería, home to one of the largest con- •5% increase in total weight in cucumbers
to local greenhouses and farms, as well centrations of greenhouses in Europe. Alm-
as customers across Europe. Moleaer has ería’s greenhouses produce an estimated with Tecnova, an innovation and technolo-
joined forces with Spain’s leading organic 2.5 million and 3.5 million tons of fruits gy development company that works with
producer, BS Nature, to expand access to and vegetables per year. The Company’s more than 300 customers in agribusiness.
Moleaer’s nanobubble technology across latest nanobubble generator, INDALO™, is •13% increased yield in cucumbers with
one of Europe’s most important agriculture designed to withstand the unique climatic the University of Almeria.
regions. The Company’s innovative nano- conditions of southern Spain. Utilizing pat- Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer, stated,
bubble technology helps growers improve ented gas-to-liquid injection technology, "Almería holds a vital position in Spain’s
water utilization, lower costs and increase INDALO™ generates trillions of nanobub- and Europe's food production landscape.
crop yields. bles that supersaturate water with oxygen Through our collaboration with BioSabor
more e#ciently and cost-e!ectively than
Moleaer and BS Nature share a vision any other method available. and the establishment of our own assem-
rooted in addressing the pressing chal- bly and service facility in Spain, Moleaer
lenges posed by climate change, includ- The e#cacy of this technology has been is poised to expand access to nanobubble
ing drought and rising temperatures, which validated in four independent studies spon- technology directly to our customers. We
significantly impact crop yields. Earlier this sored by BS Nature, all of which document- are excited about the rapid nanobubble
year, water levels in the reservoirs in ed improvements in water quality that con- technology adoption in Spain and its sur-
Spain’s most important food-exporting sistently translated into higher yields and rounding regions."
region, Andalusia, were reported to be superior fruit quality. These outcomes were Francisco Belmonte, President of BioS-
down 70%, worsening conditions for all achieved without increased resource inputs abor, echoed this sentiment, remarking,
growers. Moleaer's groundbreaking tech- or chemical applications, such as fertilizers "The inauguration of this facility in Anda-
nology o!ers a sustainable and cost-e!ec- and hydrogen peroxide. Multiple research lusia marks a significant milestone in the
tive solution to these challenges, bolstering institutions and universities across the Unit- deepening collaboration between Moleaer
irrigation e#ciency while reducing resource ed States, Europe, and Latin America have and BS Nature. Together, we are commit-
inputs to help farmers address growing corroborated these transformative results. ted to providing profitable and e#cient
food demand in Europe. Recent findings include: solutions to the challenges faced by local
•2% yield increase in cucumbers with
With nearly 1,000 installations in green- Fundación Cajamar, a leading institution and farmers, aligning with the demands of the
houses and on farms worldwide, Mole- research center in the agriculture sector European market. At BS Nature, we remain
aer's proven technology cost-e!ectively in Spain. committed in our dedication to embracing
enriches irrigation water with oxygen innovative technologies, always striving for
nanobubbles to elevate dissolved oxygen •7% increase in total production of toma- continuous improvement in all aspects of
levels. This results in enhanced plant health toes with Agrocolor, a leading organization our operations."
and increased yields, even in the face of
extreme high temperatures. Furthermore,
the nanobubbles produced by Moleaer’s
generators eliminate biofilm in the dripline
emitters, help prevent root disease, re-
duce algae, and optimize root absorption
of water and nutrients.

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