Advanced Irrigation Scheduling

Advanced Irrigation Scheduling identifies precise periods of time in which a farmer can irrigate by using objective field data such as soil moisture, soil temperature, crop growth stage and localized evapotranspiration (ET) data. Whereas VRI controls “where” the center pivot will irrigate, advanced irrigation scheduling answers the question of “when” to apply irrigation. Utilizing these tools has produced water savings by up to 15%. Advanced Irrigation Scheduling identifies precise periods of time in which a farmer can irrigate by using objective field data such as soil moisture, canopy temperature, crop growth state and/or localized evapotranspiration (ET). Where VRI controls where the center pivot will irrigate, advanced irrigation scheduling answers the question of “when” to apply irrigation. Utilizing these tools has produced water savings by up to 15%.