Why convert from flood irrigation to Zimmatic?
When you convert to mechanical move irrigation, you’re using a proven method of conserving water and improving your return on investment in time, labour, fertiliser and chemicals, while reducing runoff into streams.Plus, you’ll benefit from:
- Uniformly applying the correct amount of water at the right time
- Using less water for less waste
- Lower energy costs
- Lower labor costs
- Years and years of use
- Fewer maintenance hassles
- Less stress on the environment
Even water coverage means higher yield.
Flood irrigation has changed very little over the years, but mechanical move irrigation has kept up with farming technology. This makes it a better management tool for increasing efficiency, so you can stay competitive.
Applying the correct amount of water at the right time is crucial to getting a good yield, but it’s also important to apply it uniformly. Surface irrigation systems fall short in this area, providing too much water in some areas and not enough in others.
A Zimmatic mechanical move irrigation system applies water evenly throughout your field. Plus, a Zimmatic can deliver fertigation and chemigation exactly where and when your crops need it most, without the cost and uncertainty you
get with traditional application methods.
Enjoy many money-saving years
With a Zimmatic irrigation system, not only will you save as much as 75 percent on labour, but you’ll also use an average of 35 percent less water. And in nearly every case, yields are higher than on crops grown with gravity flow.
You'll also save Energy
Nebraska study comparing gravity flow v. pivot recorded 47 percent fewer pumping hours for the pivot system, and overall energy cost (using a diesel-driven pump and generator) was 36 percent less. Plus, when using commercial power, pivots using a programmed control system make it easier to take advantage of off-peak rates.
Efficient Water Delivery
Stop losing water to evaporation and runoff when you control the timing and amount you apply.
Even Water Distribution
Get even, precise water application throughout your fields, eliminating idle land and areas that are over- or under-watered.
Multiple Crop Versatility
Take on multiple crops and terrains with custom, durable spans, flexible flow joints and multiple height options.