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What You Need To Know About PMDI Systems
Luis Harvey
Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation is a process designed to improve the efficiency of systems used to automate the process of watering soils for crops. PMDI methods are similar enough to existing models that they can, in many cases, even be retrofitted to the current equipment a farm is using. The system also may be configured for use with both short and tall crops. Whether you're looking to install a new setup or perform upgrades to your current one, these four aspects of how mobile drip irrigation works are important to keep in mind.
More Direct Application
Where PMDI methods are intended to outperform existing drop drip technologies is through directly applying water to soils that need to be hydrated. Lines are attached to a central unit that then drags them along the ground, providing water as the lines are slowly moved around by a central hub. By putting the water directly onto the soil, mobile drip irrigation is meant to reduce inefficiencies caused by evaporation and spraying, making it an appealing choice for farmers in dry regions. The system's manufacturer projects between 20 and 30 percent savings in water.
Maintenance Concerns
The presence of lines on the ground causes an increase in maintenance needs in two key areas. First, lines are more likely to be clogged because of direct contact with dirt. Second, the risk of animals chewing through lines tends to be higher due to easier access. It's critical to keep an eye on monitoring systems in order to ensure your system is operating in line with projects, and you should consider performing spot checks to verify any sources of trouble.
One major benefit on the maintenance end is that most work on PMDI units is fairly simple to perform. There are no nozzles, and attached hydraulics tend to be simplified compared to traditional center-pivot mechanisms.
Crop Configurations
A big change that farmers may encounter is moving toward concentric planting. This method reduces problems with tangling that can be caused by lines hanging from a canopy. Some short crops, including wheat and alfalfa, can still be planted in straight rows.
Performance
In addition to keeping costs for irrigation down, PMDI systems have also been reported to produce greater yields. Thanks to improvements in soil profiles, some farmers also report being able to shut down their irrigation systems earlier by as much as a month. Uniformity of crop yields has been reported, too.
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