Even higher irrigation precision with Irrigate-IQ from Trimble

In 2017 Valley announced its Exclusive partnership with Trimbleaimed at ensuring even greater irrigation accuracy through Irrigate-IQ technology. This agreement allows Valley to be the only manufacturer of pivot systems to provide the Irrigate-iQ precision irrigation solution from Trimble. One of the areas on which Irrigate-IQ technology is focused is Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI), which is about applying the right amount of water in the right place so that the needs of the crops are maximally satisfied to improve the quality and quantity of the yield.Today, farmers can choose between Several technologies for VRIBased on your needs:

• By controlling the speed of the pivots;
• By managing different areas of the pivot according to the water needs of the respective areas in the field;
• By controlling individual nozzles of the irrigation system for the highest irrigation accuracy.

Trimble Irrigate-IQ Finds application also in corner irrigation systemsto optimize the operation of the angle arm with the aim minimising overlaps or water shortagesduring irrigation. The high watering accuracy that Irrigate-IQ guarantees is a useful solution for any farmer — especially if he grows expensive crops with specific irrigation needs.Want to find out more about what's new from Valley and Trimble, or find out which irrigation solutions are best for your farm? Ask your NIC sales representative.