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Understanding Automation in Irrigation Automatic irrigation employs devices like controls and sensors to regulate water flow, adjusting flow rates without human intervention. It finds applications in various sectors, including: Agriculture Commercial and Residential Landscaping Golf Courses Campuses HOAs And more Functioning of Automatic Irrigation Systems An automatic irrigation system comprises sensors that manage critical functions, such as starting, stopping, and controlling water flow. The control module, connected to buried valves, diverts water from the primary source into different zones based on programmed settings. Key Components of Automation Systems Major components of automated irrigation systems include : Valve system: The primary valve connects to the water supply, controlled by timers to manage water release. Underground piping: Typically made of polyurethane or PVC, these pipes connect to the main water source, ensuring even water distribution. Sprinkler heads: These d

  Why Install a Drip Irrigation System?  In 2020, Canadian agricultural producers required nearly  2 billion cubic metres of water  to irrigate crops.  Finding the most efficient way to irrigate weighs on the minds of those in industries heavily dependent on irrigation, including golf courses, agricultural operations, and landscaping. While there are three types of irrigation — surface, sprinkler, and drip — drip irrigation stands out for its ability to conserve water and deliver it directly to the root system.   Correctly installed drip irrigation systems minimize runoff and evaporation, which waste water. As a result, you can save up to 50% of the water required by other irrigation systems. Further, these systems emit water directly where the plant needs it the most, at its thirsty root zone. As a point of comparison, sprinklers distribute water randomly, so, much of it is lost to evaporation. By sending water directly to the root system, you reduce the risk of fungal diseases caused