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Irrigation water analysis is essential, as it provides valuable information to crop managers, helping them assess:
✓ The suitability of the water for crop irrigation
✓ The nutrients supplied to the crop through irrigation water
✓ Potential contamination of irrigation water with heavy metals
Irrigation water analysis enables the assessment of potential limitations to crop development, which may be caused by high electrical conductivity, elevated concentrations of toxic elements, or unsuitable pH levels. It also provides information on potential risks to the soil, such as salinization and sodification, as well as possible damage to irrigation systems, for example due to calcium carbonate deposits or iron sediments. Irrigation water is also tested for use in fertigation systems.
TYPES OF ANALYSES
- Complete Irrigation / Well Water Analysis
(pH, electrical conductivity, salinity, alkalinity, turbidity, hardness, TDS/TSS, total nitrogen, nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, chlorides, sulfates, carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, boron, copper, molybdenum, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead, nickel, arsenic) - Basic Irrigation / Well Water Analysis
(pH, electrical conductivity, salinity, alkalinity, hardness, nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, chlorides, sulfates, carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium) - Analysis for Irrigation Water Use Permit
(pH, electrical conductivity, hardness, nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, chlorides)
BENEFITS
Certification of Well Water for Crop Irrigation
✓ Support for obtaining an irrigation water use permit
Identification of Potential Future Problems in Crops
✓ Identification of physicochemical parameters that may affect crop development and soil fertility
✓ Corrective interventions to address identified issues
✓ Prevention of adverse effects on crop yield
✓ Improved crop performance
Prevention of Irrigation System Damage
✓ Targeted interventions to reduce the risk of problems and future damage to the irrigation network
✓ Cost savings and reduced input requirements
Proper Fertilization Adapted to the Actual Needs of the Crop
✓ Adjustment of fertilization practices and application of appropriate fertilizer types
✓ Reduction of production losses
✓ Reduction of production costs
Reduction of Agricultural Land Degradation
✓ Early detection of potential problems caused by unsuitable irrigation water
✓ Reduced risk of compromising harvest certification
✓ Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices
