Netafim, the global leader in smart irrigation solutions was one of over 80 companies exhibiting at the 34th International Tradeshow for the Mushroom Industry, Netafim will unveil its advanced solution for mushrooms, Mushroom Master™.
The development
Developed in partnership with the MIGAL-Galilee Research Institute, Champignon Farm at Moshav Zarit, and Bar Agricultural Works, the sustainable solution enables mushroom growers to enhance yield quality with fewer resources to increase profitability. Comprised of Netafim’s low-flow compensated non-leakage (CNL) drippers, a controller and a mechanical deployment system, Mushroom Master enables the release of small, precise amounts of water at quick pulses.
By keeping mushroom beds irrigated throughout the entire growing cycle while not getting the crop wet, the unique solution enables the production of A-quality yields in the third flush, overcoming a major limitation of the traditional sprinkler method. Based on research aimed at finding an alternative to sprinkler irrigation, Mushroom Master increases yields by 10%, reduces casing soil usage by up to 30%, lowers water usage, and significantly increases A-quality yields.
Smaller ecologial footprint
Underscoring Netafim’s commitment to sustainability, Mushroom Master also lowers energy costs by 20%, reduces the irrigation system’s carbon footprint, and enables the recycling of used dripperlines.
“As the global leader in smart irrigation, we are committed to leveraging our agronomic expertise and experience to develop advanced solutions that can create an impact on global agriculture,” Dubi Raz, Netafim’s Agronomy Director, said. “By introducing a new approach to mushroom irrigation, Mushroom Master is changing the mushroom-growing landscape, enabling growers to increase yield quality significantly.” “With Netafim’s easy-to-use drip system we get greater yields, better quality and a higher picking rate per hour,” said Paul van den Berg, owner of van den Berg Mushrooms in the Netherlands. “Thanks to Netafim’s system, we’ve increased yields by about 30%, and we can grow a plentiful, high-quality third flush,” said Eran Kobi of Champignon Farm in Israel. “We also import less casing soil, which further reduces costs.” Check the full video testimonials of Mushroom Master customers:
Source: Netafim
