Netafim regularly update its range of lacrimation organisation . Once again , Stefan Bakker reports that there are several new products in the pipeline . He explains that this is certainly necessary in connection with climate change . " specially in the summer quarter , we are going to have long periods of uttermost drought . And we need a seasonable response to that . "
Less vesture - sensitive sprinklersOne such result is a new innovation in greenhouse sprinklers . " We are presently test a atomizer that is less wear - tender - so it lasts longer . This is economically interesting , but we also see in several crop , such as cabbage , chrysanthemums or phalaenopsis , that there are no more paths . The ware is therefore very difficult to reach when it need to be put back . "
Wear sensibility is achieved by the type of bearing used . " We make the shift from a antecedently pixilated bearing to a dry bearing while keeping the design and interchangeability with existing systems . " Indeed , Netafim now has 24 nozzles in its main product groups , but that number is run down drastically . " In this way , we want to tender a good solution in many more situations with far fewer product , without compromising on uniformness . "
Low - atmospheric pressure fogging systemStefan continue with the new fogger for humidification , the CoolNet . " With this , we require to offer a good solution for both humidification and slip irrigation . " He explicate the usefulness of this instauration . " Sometimes the RH discharge in the Netherlands , especially with climate modification , then humidification is suitable . Cooling in the nursery , but also increasing RH , foreclose plant focus , is becoming increasingly significant . peculiarly with eastern winds in summer , because then it gets very hot in the greenhouse . "
Too low an RH , peculiarly below 50 , can then become problematic . " The plant then has a lot of evaporation quad , but the plant life ca n’t handle that much and then it close its stomata . With a abject - pressure misting system , you’re able to stay well out of the danger zone , up to 60 - 65 % , while the crop stays dry . "
With a gamy - air pressure misting system , you’re able to go higher in RH without the craw have cockeyed . So why would agriculturalist choose a small - pressure misting system anyway ? Stefan : " The investment funds is totally different . With a eminent - pressure misting organization , you should n’t be surprised at 7.50 euro per square measure . With scummy force per unit area , you have to intend more about investment of 50 cents to a euro per square meter . "
Local irrigationFinally , the VibroNet : " It is a moment coarser in terms of droplet sizing - those droplet are a bit smaller than top irrigation and a bit coarser than a fogger . VibroNet is used as a watering system , especially in bay - oriented software program , so you could water per canopy with as little convergence with the neighboring canopy as possible . " In terms of polish , you have to think of stick trays , Stefan explains . " At such a culture point , it can be hard to get good uniformity . This is because evaporation is very crushed , so you want very petty water - but you still need to see that you get 500 - 1000 drops per lacrimation in each wad or whole . "
For more entropy : Stefan BakkerNetafimAartsdijkweg 222676 LE Maasdijk , the NetherlandsT : +31 174 525444 M : +31 6 13237160[email protected]www.netafim.nl
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