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  1. Any shape and size field can be irrigated.

  2. No wastage of valuable land through fall-out corners.

  3. Steep slopes can be irrigated easily.

  4. Wind resistant due to the fact that the Floppy Sprinkler makes uniform medium sized droplets with no mist formation.

  5. Fertigation, chemigation and foliar feeding can easily and accurately be done through the system.

  6. Require no harmful chemicals to flush the system.

  7. Different crops with different water requirements can be grown under this system.

  8. A variety of crops and crops in different growth stages can be cultivated under the system ~ irrigate each block to its own requirements.

  9. 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.

  10. During times of drought or water restrictions a partial shut down of the system is easy.

  11. There are no moving parts therefore no wear and tear, and no maintenance.

  12. Scheduling and management are easy to do resulting in yield increases of between 15% and 30% but up to 60% has been reported.

  13. No need for large initial capital outlay ~ start with 1 hectare and expand the system to suit your cash flow.

  14. Cultivated area is uncluttered, as the system has no infrastructure on the ground. Implements, tractors and trucks can move freely underneath the system.

  15. Ideal for small-scale emerging farmers.

  16. All Floppy Sprinklers and Floppy fittings are guaranteed for five years.

 

 
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