Irrigation Systems We Install
Drip Irrigation Systems
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of each plant through a network of mainlines, sub-mainlines, and emitter drip lines. It is the most water-efficient irrigation method available, with application efficiencies of 90–95%.
Best for: Vegetables, fruits, flowers, coffee, bananas, sugarcane, row crops.
Efficiency: 40–60% compared to sprinkler; 60–80% compared to flood irrigation.
- Water source (borehole, dam, river intake, storage tank)
- Filtration system (screen filter, disc filter, sand media filter)
- Fertiliser injection unit (Venturi or dosing pump)
- Mainline and sub-mainline HDPE pipes
- Drip laterals with in-line emitters or button emitters
- Pressure regulators and air release valves
- Automation (timer valves, solenoid valves, controllers)
Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Sprinkler irrigation mimics rainfall by distributing water through overhead nozzles. It is suitable for a wide range of crops and soil types, particularly where the terrain is undulating.
Best for: Pasture, maize, sorghum, wheat, grasslands, lawns, sports fields.
Efficiency: Application efficiency: 75–85%.
- Fixed (solid set) sprinkler systems — permanently installed laterals with risers and sprinkler heads
- Semi-portable sprinkler systems — aluminium laterals moved between sets
- Travelling rain gun systems — a single large gun sprinkler covering a large area
- Centre pivot systems (for large flat farms)
Micro-Irrigation / Micro-Jet Systems
Micro-jets and micro-sprinklers deliver water to small areas around each plant, combining the precision of drip with the wetting pattern of sprinklers.
Best for: Orchards (mango, citrus, avocado, pawpaw), coffee, macadamia.
Efficiency: High precision with broader wetting pattern than drip.
Gravity-Fed Irrigation Systems
Where a natural elevation difference exists between a water source and the field, gravity-fed irrigation uses no electricity. We design piped gravity distribution networks that deliver water through gated pipes, furrows, or low-pressure drip systems.
Best for: Hillside farms, areas without reliable power supply.
Efficiency: Zero energy costs — powered entirely by gravity.
Furrow & Surface Irrigation Improvement
For rice, sugarcane, and field crops, we design improved surface irrigation layouts including land levelling specifications, furrow spacing, head ditch design, and siphon/gated pipe water delivery systems to improve uniformity and reduce water waste.
Best for: Rice paddies, sugarcane fields, large field crops.
Efficiency: Significant uniformity improvement over unimproved flood methods.