- Any shape and size field can be irrigated.
- No wastage of valuable land through fall-out corners.
- Steep slopes can be irrigated easily.
- Wind resistant due to the fact that the Floppy Sprinkler makes uniform medium sized droplets with no mist formation.
- Fertigation, chemigation and foliar feeding can easily and accurately be done through the system.
- Require no harmful chemicals to flush the system.
- Different crops with different water requirements can be grown under this system.
- A variety of crops and crops in different growth stages can be cultivated under the system ~ irrigate each block to its own requirements.
- Crop cooling can be efficiently done with the system. In a heat wave it can be beneficial especially in the flowering stage to prevent wilting and shedding of flowers.
- During times of drought or water restrictions a partial shut down of the system is easy.
- There are no moving parts therefore no wear and tear, and no maintenance.
- Scheduling and management are easy to do resulting in yield increases of between 15% and 30% but up to 60% has been reported.
- No need for large initial capital outlay ~ start with 1 hectare and expand the system to suit your cash flow.
- Cultivated area is uncluttered, as the system has no infrastructure on the ground. Implements, tractors and trucks can move freely underneath the system.
- Ideal for small-scale emerging farmers.
- All Floppy Sprinklers and Floppy fittings are guaranteed for five years.
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