Vanden Bussche Irrigation

  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 r...

  Keep Your Fairways Looking Great with Proper Moisture Control Having a well-maintained golf course can be the difference maker for your club, and it often comes at a high rate of maintenance and attention. One of the most important areas for many clubs is the condition in and around the greens. Many golf courses are taking the extra steps and adding soil moisture sensor technology to ensure those greens are receiving the proper watering attention they need. However, you may not know that these sensors do just as much good in areas of frequent rainfall as in desert courses. That's because they measure moisture level and, with some models, adjust the irrigation system for both dry and wet conditions. There are many different sensors out there, but some of the most common ones are manually operated, so courses aren't leaving sensors out on the course in the middle of their greens. Depending on whether you use pond water or municipal water sources, this can result in significant ...

  SMS: A Must-Have for Every Crop Every crop needs sufficient water saturation for optimal plant development. Proper irrigation can prevent a failure to thrive and increase the yield over your entire acreage. Whether you use drip irrigation or pivot irrigation, it's important to install soil moisture sensors (SMSs) that calibrate water delivery across different soil types and retention capabilities.  Too much moisture can lead to root rot and damage plants irreparably while too little water can leave your crops parched and unproductive. Speak with your Vanden Bussche Irrigation salesperson to find the right equipment to regulate soil on your operations or your client’s property. “Soil moisture sensors are essential farming tools that come with online applications that make it easy to monitor and adjust your irrigation strategy remotely. This is a must-have for every crop,”  -Gerad Vanden Bussche   What Is a Soil Moisture Sensor? Soil moisture sensors measure the Volu...

How Soil Moisture Sensors Help You Automate Your Customers’ Irrigation  “My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.” - Mitch Hedberg Soil moisture represents the amount of water stored in your soil. Soil moisture retention depends on numerous factors including: Precipitation (rainfall) Temperature Humidity Soil type and quality Whether you manage your own farm or provide landscaping services for golf courses, apartment buildings, commercial spaces, large estates, or residential property, accurately measuring soil moisture can make the rest of your job easier.  Vanden Bussche Irrigation offers  soil moisture sensors  from the industry's top brands so that you have access to the right equipment for your employer, property, or customers. Learn why this equipment is so important, how to use it, and other essential information that will help you utilize this technology. Why Is Soil Moisture Important? Knowing soil moisture content...