Small-holders using traditional irrigation methods on family plots face major problems in raising yields and improving crop quality. The main obstacles confronting them are uneven distribution of water and nutrients, water wasted due to runoff and evaporation, and more intensive labor requirements.
• Most efficient, accurate use of water and nutrients
• Uniform, efficient water distribution
• Enables easy control of water consumption
• Minimizes evaporation and water run-off
• Keeps soil aerated
• Reduces weed growth
• Cuts down diseases and fungi
Drip irrigation is the ideal solution for small-holders
Drip irrigation developed by Netafim™, uses specially designed pipes pre-fitted with advanced drippers.
The irrigation system drips the exact amount of water and nutrients that crops need right at the root zone.
Thus, every drop of water is effectively used to raise quality and increase year-round yields.
Other obstacles:
• Limited or inaccessible water supply
• Varying water sources that impact water quality
• Inadequate electricity supplies that hamper pump operation
• Insufficient funds
Drip irrigation is the ideal solution for small-holders:
Drip irrigation developed by Netafim™, uses specially designed pipes pre-fitted with advanced drippers.
The irrigation system drips the exact amount of water and nutrients that crops need right at the root zone.
Thus, every drop of water is effectively used to raise quality and increase year-round yields.
Why is drip irrigation so successful?
• Uniform, efficient water distribution
• Enables easy control of water consumption
• Minimizes evaporation and water run-off
• Keeps soil aerated
• Reduces weed growth
• Cuts down diseases and fungi
Netafim’s Family Drip System™ Specially adapted to small-holder needs
FDS™ (Family Drip System™) is a comprehensive gravity based drip irrigation system. Based on Netafim’s low volume drip-irrigation technology, FDS™ maximizes productivity using current and existing resources. No additional investment in infrastructure is needed.
When required, Netafim™ can also provide planning, training, technical and agronomic field support designed to suit local conditions and to answer specific project needs.
FDS™ features:
• Effective for open field crops as well as small greenhouses
• Suitable for plots of any shape, any size - from 100-2,000 sqm
• Designed for all types of crops and for year-round application
• Easily attaches to any water tank
• Simple to install, operate and maintain
• Applicable for a broad variety of water sources.
FDS™ benefits:
• Increases yield and quality
• Affordable and cost efficient
• Saves labor and eliminates the need for electricity/energy
• Enhances use of existing resources
• Prevents water run-off, deep percolation, leaching and soil erosion
• Maximizes water efficiency
• Enables multi-seasonal application
• Easy operation and maintenance
• No special skills or previous experience necessary
