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The Best Alternative in Corn Cultivation; Smart Irrigation Systems
Corn, which has the characteristic of being the third most cultivated crop in the world, is the most cultivated agricultural product by farmers after wheat and rice. Corn production has shown significant increases in recent years, especially in our country, depending on the increase in irrigated areas. In addition, with the development of irrigation awareness, irrigation areas have expanded rapidly and accordingly, water demand has increased significantly, but water resources have also been limited. Therefore, water must be used in an economical way. To use water consciously and economically, the use of smart irrigation systems becomes inevitable.
Water Demand and Irrigation Schedule According to Growth Periods with Smart Irrigation Systems
The total annual amount of water needed by the corn plant is 725 mm. When the plant height is 40-45 cm, the first water; at the tassel stage, the second water; during the ear formation period, the third water; and at the milk stage, the fourth water, and the water to be given in each irrigation is 100 mm.
The critical period for irrigation in the corn plant is the flowering period. The water deficit that will occur during the tassel and pollination period leads to a decrease in the number of grains in the ear, causing a significant decrease in yield.
Drip Irrigation in Corn
To reach the potential of your corn yield, you must provide it with the right amount of water and fertilizer, especially during periods of intense need. Water stress in your corn plant can cause permanent yield loss.
While drip irrigation provides unique advantages in increasing your yield compared to other irrigation systems, its use is significantly cheaper in the long run. By reducing your overall long-term operating costs with easier maintenance, it allows you to save on energy, water, and fertilizer costs thanks to the efficient distribution of water and nutrients through a lower-pressure drip irrigation system.
Why Should I Use Smart Irrigation Systems in Corn Plants?
Other irrigation methods are systems that distribute water quite inefficiently and relatively irregularly. This situation becomes more apparent as the soil type varies, making it difficult to achieve quality and high yields. Smart irrigation systems allow you to have more control by delivering water and nutrients directly to the root zone of each plant in specific amounts, according to the plant's development stage. It is suitable for most lands and can be applied according to all types of topography, land size, and soil type. Thus, you can keep soil moisture and plant nutrient levels at optimum conditions.
Additionally, by adding many smart control sensors such as remote-controlled, smart, ultrasonic, and graduated moisture sensors to your irrigation system, you can keep the amount of moisture at an optimum level and provide predictive irrigation solutions based on meteorological data and rainfall status information.
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