Gravity irrigation solution saving farmers water and energy

A state-of-the-art irrigation system which uses no pumps or filters has been showcased to leaders within the broadacre cropping industry at a recent workshop.

N-Drip’s Gravity Micro Irrigation system provides an economic solution that uses the field’s existing infrastructure and is powered by gravity, allowing water to flow efficiently using very little energy.

N-Drip Sales Manager, Amit Byron said the workshop held at TAFE Queensland, in partnership with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise was a great success.

“When water scarcity is becoming an increasing problem in everyday life, and especially in the farming community, it is essential to adopt new ways that will increase water use efficiency in an economical and easy to manage way,” he said.

Topics covered by Erez Cohen, N-Drip Australia's Chief Sales Agronomist included accurate water application with low energy consumption, agronomic advantages and crop management.

Mr Byron said the session was very interactive.

“There were great questions coming from the audience and a healthy discussion that followed each presented case and at the end of the seminar,” said Mr Byron.

Bruce McConnel, TSBE Food Leaders Australia General Manager acknowledged the importance of continued innovation in the agriculture sector.

“This new irrigation method will be a game changer in energy and water savings in our region, so it was great to see such interest from the industry,” said Mr McConnel.

Attendees included representatives from the University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Elders, FKG and many more.

This was the first TAFE Queensland and TSBE workshop for 2021, with another opportunity to learn about the latest range of local AgTech products on March 19.

The innovation showcase will highlight emerging technologies and solutions which will transform the broadacre enterprise into a futuristic open innovation smart farm.

For more information or to book visit: www.tsbe.com.au/events/digital-farming-showcase