INBAR RG-X; Precision Irrigation Solutions for Growing Berries in Substrate |
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INBAR RG -X meets yet additional requirements strawberry growers had | |||
Interview with Tomer Kniznik, Sustainable Agriculture Provider LTD (S.A.P) In cooperation with Metzer industries | |||
August 24, 2020 | |||
Strawberries and berries in general are not only a vital source of antioxidants and vitamins with significant health benefits, but they are also considered a high-value crop. Recently, and part of the healthy eating trend, there is a global increase in the consumption of these fruits. No different from the rest of the world, demand and consumption of strawberries and other berries in the UK are on the rise. The UK market is held mainly by cooperatives dispersed across England and Scotland. To comply with the retail companies' demands to maximize their profits, UK growers, influenced by the Dutch, who are known for their agriculture technology advancements, are driven to embrace new cultivation technologies to increase crops' quality and quantity. Irrigation is a crucial element in any cultivation process, and even more when cultivating strawberries in substrate - a highly advanced, quality-driven, and clean method. Previously, irrigation of substrate crops used button drippers that connect to laterals, microtubes, and pegs - a costly system with more than a handful of problems. During winter, the Button drippers tend to break ,during the picking season the microtubes get cut by pickers, system installation is complicated, and replacing damaged button drippers on the lateral could result with leakages - a cumbersome procedure.
The solution Metzer's technical team developed, addresses the exact difficulties growers face in strawberry cultivation, and it is also suitable for other crops. The solution, named INBAR RG -X, is a combination of Metzer's state-of-the-art dripper, INBAR, sold worldwide, a proprietary technology that prevents root intrusion into drippers, ROOT GUARD, and exclusive production capabilities for marking an X symbol on the lines.
According to Tomer, many irrigation companies offer excellent technical solutions. "But, the difference," he says, "was that here, the developer had to find a solution to problems that literally arise from the field, not just develop a commercial off-the-shelf. Metzer," he continues, "demonstrated flexibility and high technological capabilities coupled with impressive human capital resources - a unique combination for tailoring cultivation solutions." |
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