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A new modern irrigation technology

Thu, 2016-08-25 08:51

A young engineer from the town of El-Houdh, Tunisia, has implemented a modern irrigation technique consisting of an electric motor connected to a water pump. This automatic technique provides irrigation water as needed with the ability to control any operation remotely and without human intervention, according to the designer of the project, Moez Smooli.

This technique will reduce production costs, save energy and water resources, he added.
 
[Full French article and video here | Photo by AgriLife Today]
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