Pivot irrigation systems typically cost less per acre (hectare) to install than drip or microirrigation systems - especially on large fields. Pivot irrigators like the Centerstar 9000 can last for 20 years or more and have a resale value that stays relatively high, so your investment will hold its value for years to come.
Center-pivot irrigators are simple to adapt to various crop heights, row spacing and root depth. Crops are difficult to rotate when using a drip irrigation system because row spacing is predetermined at installation.
With the proper droplet size, water evaporation and drift caused by winds is minimal, so your resources are used wisely. Runoff does not pose major problems like it does for operations that practice traditional furrow or flood irrigation methods, and it does not matter if your fields are sloped or flat.
Because pivot irrigators are made with sturdy metal piping, they can also be used to apply a range of chemicals on fields, from water to fertilizer to pesticides—saving on operating costs in multiple areas on the farm, including irrigation.
Upkeep is much easier on a pivot irrigator than on a drip system, saving a significant amount in labor. With center-pivot irrigation, producers don’t need to worry about changing filters or drip tape, unplugging lines clogged with dirt or preventing the roots of your crops from growing around the lines.
For more information about the Centerstar 9000 Pivot Irrigator, please call Bauer North America at 1-800-922-8375.
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