”Game-changing” patented solution delivers “unmatched” irrigation performance and operational efficiency, combining an integral dripline with a built-in outlet
Netafim, a global leader in precision irrigation technology, has today the launch of a new patented Hybrid Dripline system,
According to the group, which is the precision agriculture business of Orbia Advance Corporation, the system is the world’s first and only integral dripline with a built-in outlet.
”This proprietary technology brings together the benefits of integral and on-line dripper systems into a unified leak-free, clog-resistant and labor-saving solution for growers around the globe,” it stated.
Netafim’s Hybrid Dripline system is designed to simplify irrigation operations with a pre-assembled outlet that eliminates some of the most labour-intensive tasks of greenhouse crop, orchard and vineyard care.
These tasks include the need for manual hole-punching or fitting migration rings by maintaining a fixed dropping point, to accommodate different tree growth stages.
“The Hybrid Dripline comes after years of development and represents an exciting leap forward in precision irrigation technology,” said Abed Masarwa, vice president products at Orbia Precision Agriculture (Netafim). ]
“This innovation saves farmers time, labour and resources while delivering superior irrigation results,” he continued.
“By integrating two distinct systems into one seamless solution, we are proud to be redefining efficiency, reliability and performance for growers, helping them achieve optimal yields even with challenging water quality.”
Netafim said that the uniqueness of the Hybrid Dripline lay in its built-in outlet, which allows an inline dripline to function with the efficiency and adaptability of an on-line system.
”This innovation delivers diverse and targeted benefits to growers across vineyards, greenhouses and orchards by ensuring consistent water distribution while reducing labour-intensive tasks,” it explained.
In vineyards, the built-in outlets eliminate the need for the manual placement of migration rings by preventing water drop migration and keeping the dropping point fixed.
The group said that for orchards, the outlets can be easily adjusted – plugged or unplugged – to accommodate different tree growth stages.
In greenhouses and protected crops, the design enables connection to irrigation emitters like NetBow and drop leading stakes for substrates, simplifying operations and significantly reducing labour requirements.
“Managing precision irrigation across vineyards has become increasingly difficult due to the current labor challenges,” said Tavo Acosta, a vineyard grower from Los Alamos, California.
“Orbia Netafim’s Hybrid Dripline has provided substantial savings over utilising the traditional tubing and button dripper installation.
”This new process delivers the same drip pattern that is required on sloped ground while achieving a substantial labour savings,” Acosta added. ”This saves us countless hours due to the ease of deployment and installation with one pass down the vine row.”
