BERMAD Irrigation Blog
Mechanized Irrigation (mainly center pivots, but also laterals & other irrigation machines etc.) is a modern method of crop irrigation that has revolutionized agriculture since its invention in the mid-20th century. This innovative technique involves the use of large, rotating irrigation machines mounted on wheels, which pivot around a central point,
Irrigation modernization is imperative for optimizing agricultural productivity, especially in regions facing water scarcity and burgeoning demand. The Santa Cruz de Alcolea Irrigation Consortium embarked on a comprehensive modernization initiative in 2016, forming the UTE Alcolea to spearhead this transformation.
Topics: Valves, Flow control, Flow Control Valves, Irrigation, Hydraulic Flow Control Valves
What's all the fuss about BERMAD tubeless valves?
An internal control valve, also known as a tubeless valve, is commonly used as an on/off valve in residential landscaping and turfs applications.
The use of internal control valves is less common in commercial irrigation but can be found quite often in greenhouse applications as they allow operational flexibility (N.O. valve and N.C. valve). Internal control valves can be also found installed in the in-field headworks of some agricultural communities around the world.
Topics: Valves, Tubeless valves, Irrigation