Irrigation Management

Today's marketplace is seeing increased pressure for careful water resource management. Particularly, with rapidly rising water costs and mandatory cutbacks are forcing farmers and farm managers to find ways to save water, and all the while keeping crops green and healthy. 

Irrigation Management primarily aims to control the volume and frequency of irrigation water applied to crops, so as to meet crop needs while conserving water resources. Competition for water resources for agricultural and other uses is increasing, and especially in the San Diego area which has some of the most expensive water in the country. This makes it all the more essential to use irrigation water as wisely and efficiently as possible.

Irrigation water management involves an array of methods to reduce water use. A variety of factors which we take into careful consideration when planning an irrigation layout includes the type of crops, crop water requirements, soil water tension, soil water content, and field capacity to name a few. Additionally, irrigation scheduling, split irrigation systems, and water quality are also determined.

We have developed a Computerized Water Irrigation Management (CWIM) system which has an integrated fertigation capability installed. Our system is intended to address all of the issues faced by our current conservation requirements. That is, to meet the crop's needs while conserving water. Our CWIM system uses wireless remote sensors which can be placed at virtually any location within a crop field or orchard. Soil moisture content, salinity, and soil temperature can be measured within all soil types to regulate potential over- or under-watering. Additionally, our CWIM system is a volumetric system (the AMOUNT of water placed) and not a timed system (although time determination can be used if desired). Please click HERE to learn more about our CWIM system and how it can help you.