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  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

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  Tips on Keeping Up with Maintenance for Your Golf Green Keeping your  golf course irrigation system  maintained can prevent costly water waste, keep each of the components working optimally, and add to the life of the system as a whole. Experienced golf course maintenance professionals and irrigation engineers will conduct visual and manual inspections of everything from the central control station to golf rotors and sprinklers. The pros at Vanden Bussche Irrigation have put together the following tips to help consultants and superintendents maintain the golf course and reduce water use. Refer to the  Golf Course Industry article  for more detailed advice. Golf Rotors Maintenance Golf rotors  can typically throw out a spray of water anywhere from 30-to-90 feet. Although the components of a golf rotor require little maintenance, worn seals and cracked cases can still be a common issue for this popular product. Worn seals and cracked cases are common issues with golf rotors. Extra TLC

  Insights from Experienced Irrigation Professionals in Ontario In Ontario, the irrigation season may last only from May to October. Yet, regular inspections and checks and timely repairs are critical in extending the life and performance of your irrigation systems and ensuring that they are up and running during the season. Whether it is a row crop field, a vineyard, an orchard, a golf course, or any other large, commercial outdoor space, the irrigation systems are at the core of all your crop growing or landscape maintenance activities. Usually, over 25-year old systems start experiencing more frequent breakdowns and pose difficulties in finding replacement components as certain parts become obsolete.    The experienced irrigation and water management (IWM) specialists at Vanden Bussche Irrigation share valuable insights on how and when to replace or update the irrigation system in your field, golf course, or  agriculture farm  in Ontario.   Extract the Maximum Value from Your Curren

  Insights from Experienced Irrigation Professionals in Ontario Effective crop irrigation is all about the right amount of water, at the right time, for a suitable duration, and with the right distribution system. While there is a significant dependence on the weather conditions and availability of reliable and abundant water sources for your farm, the two other critical factors are:  Choosing the correct  type of irrigation system  that suits your land, soil, and crop type  Regularly maintaining the system and carrying out timely repairs or  irrigation system upgrades   The irrigation and water management (IWM) experts at Vanden Bussche Irrigation explain typical challenges in agricultural irrigation.   Top Irrigation Concerns for Ontario Farmers Some of the most common issues that can come in the way of agricultural farm irrigation are:  Shortage of ground or surface water Irrigation restrictions Poor quality of water In Ontario, the Ontario Permit To Take Water (PTTW) program regula