The study found that Agriwater-treated irrigation in wheat led to a 10% yield increase and 31% better water use efficiency. Enhanced root development improved water and nutrient use, while parasitic nematodes were reduced. Economically, it resulted in significant savings in water, maintenance, and electricity costs, with reduced irrigation costs of R354.40/ha due to improved efficiency.
Case Studies & Trials
Barend Pienaar
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Independent Report on the Response of Wheat
Barend Pienaar
Summary
The technical case study assesses Agriwater's Water Treatment Technology on wheat growth in Greefslaagte, South Africa, during the 2011 growing season. It found that treated irrigation water led to a 10% increase in yield and 31% improved water use efficiency, along with better root development and soil health, resulting in significant cost savings for irrigation and maintenance.
Keywords
wheat
irrigation
treated water
water use efficiency
yield
root development
Agriwater
case study
South Africa
agricultural technology