AUTOMATIC PINEAPPLE IRRIGATION SOLUTION

AUTOMATIC PINEAPPLE

IRRIGATION SOLUTION

Pineapple is a relatively easy-to-grow crop. It can grow well even in arid conditions. However, with proper irrigation, yield will reach its maximum.

Water demand for pineapple depends on many factors such as soil conditions, temperature, humidity, and depending on the growth stage of the plant. According to research by Nhà Bè Agri (compiled), the water demand (including natural rainfall) for pineapple is about 800–1,000mm/year as optimal, which means an average of about 80–100mm of water per month.

Automatic pineapple irrigation solution include factors to consider such as water demand, irrigation cycle, irrigation method, as well as issues related to fertilizer application through the irrigation system.

THE IMPORTANCE OF IRRIGATION FOR PINEAPPLE

Pineapple has a significant ability to recover from water stress, making it suitable for cultivation in drought-prone and low-rainfall regions. Although drought-tolerant, moderate irrigation during key growth stages can significantly improve quality and yield. For example, researchers have observed that low soil moisture content reduces the fresh weight and growth rate of aloe vera leaves, which highlights the importance of maintaining an adequate water supply.

AUTOMATIC PINEAPPLE IRRIGATION SOLUTION

Both sprinkler and drip irrigation methods can be applied for automatic pineapple irrigation.

Sprinkler irrigation provides the necessary water and humidity for pineapple plants, especially during the early stages of the planting and care cycle, but it is not suitable during the flowering stage and may lead to disease outbreaks. Meanwhile, drip irrigation ensures more precise water delivery to the root zone and also allows for easier fertilizer application through the irrigation system.

For commercial pineapple cultivation, applying an automatic and precise irrigation system to optimize yield, quality, harvest frequency, and cost is extremely important. We can calculate, record, and analyze the optimal irrigation volume for each stage of development.

THE IMPORTANCE OF IRRIGATION FOR PINEAPPLE

IRRIGATION SYSTEM MODEL FOR PINEAPPLE

Drip irrigation method for pineapple

The model of surface pipe irrigation. Accordingly, each row of aloe vera (double row, or single row) will be covered with 01 drip pipe. The drip pipe is connected to the branch pipe through a connecting device (usually called a starter, or a starter valve). The branch pipe can use a collapsible pipe (PE collapsible pipe, PVC collapsible pipe), or a uPVC hard pipe.

Sprinkler Irrigation for Pineapple Cultivation
The sprinkler pipe system or individual sprinkler heads are also widely used for irrigating pineapple plants. This model is easy to install and operate, allows for visual observation, and helps minimize pipe clogging. On average, one sprinkler pipe or sprinkler line is laid every 3–4 meters.

Simple Drip Irrigation Model: Single Mainline System
– In this model, drip lines are connected directly to the mainline pipe (no valve divisions).
– This model is applied for small-scale irrigation projects (each time the pump is turned on, the entire garden is irrigated),
– For farmers looking to reduce the cost of sub-main pipes (valve collecting pipes).
– This lowers the initial investment cost but increases labor costs for operating valves, as multiple valves along the drip lines must be opened and closed manually each time.

COST OF INSTALLING AUTOMATIC PINEAPPLE IRRIGATION SYSTEM

The cost of an irrigation system can vary significantly depending on planting density, strict requirements for equipment quality, and the level of automation.
For a basic drip irrigation system, costs typically range from 10 to 15 million VND per hectare.
The total investment will also vary based on the irrigation model, quality of materials, automation level, and farm size.

Higher-quality pipes (thicker, more durable) come with a higher upfront cost, but offer longer service life—resulting in lower average annual cost over time.

For personalized consultation, system design, and detailed quotation for your farm, please contact Nha Be Agri.

Drip Irrigation Model Using Secondary Pipes with Valve Clusters

In this model, instead of connecting drip lines directly to the main pipeline, they are connected to secondary pipelines (valve clusters).
Each valve controls irrigation for a specific area, allowing users to open or close one zone at a time rather than handling individual valves.
This model can be automated using solenoid valves and irrigation controllers.
It helps reduce operational costs.

INVESTMENT EFFICIENCY OF PINEAPPLE IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Investing in an automatic sugarcane irrigation system brings multiple benefits for farmers, including:

Increased income thanks to higher yields and improved crop quality, while also reducing fertilizer and labor costs.
Saving water and electricity, giving farmers more time to take care of other tasks.
Investment costs decrease over the years, while income and cultivation cycles increase.

DETAILS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATIC PINEAPPLE IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Driptec dripline

Driptec dripline is the Thin-wall dripline with some outstanding features such as diverse thickness, emitter spacing and flow rate. Especially the driplines are produced on modern, highly automated technological lines, quality has been verified for more than 10 years in the Vietnamese market.
General information

Material: high quality of PE plastic
Diameter: 12mm, 16mm
Thickness: 0.15mm, 0.20mm, 0.30mm
Normal flow rate at 1.0bar: 1.4, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0lph
Emitter spacing: 15cm, 20cm, 30cm

Driptec Micro sprinkler

The Driptec Micro sprinkler is researched and produced based on the watering needs of many Vietnamese farmers who grow trees on steep hills and where water is scarce.

From this point, we also believe the product will be suitable and meet most of the fruit irrigation needs that millions of growers globally are applied.

The product is made from 100% virgin plastic combined with UV resistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance.

Driptec sprinklers are especially suitable for watering under fruit trees canopy.

Some important features of the irrigation nozzle:

Compensate Pressure (PC) feature
Anti-insect intrusion feature
Irrigation radius adjustment feature

In addition, the Driptec sprinkler is modernly designed and easy to assemble. The product is sturdy and can last up to 10 years.

Driptec stream driper

Driptec stream driper is easy to position, very suitable for using drip irrigation for plants grown in pots, in bags, greenhouses, cut flowers…

General information

Material: high quality virgin plastic.
Color: Grey
Connection: 3 x 5mm PE pipe.

2-Way and 4-Way Connectors

Description

Widely used in melon irrigation and other crops grown in substrate bags
These connectors split the flow from a Rivulis Supertif dripper into two or four separate 3x5mm tubes, allowing each line to irrigate one individual pot
Manufactured by Rivulis – durable and reliable
Product details: Driptec branching adaptor

Driptec Mini sprinkler DR07

Driptec Mini sprinkler DR07 is designed as a multi-purpose sprinkler that can apply to many vegetable crops and fruit trees with options with or without pressure compensation function, 5/8″ thread connection or 1/4″ bard connector.

We also add one more option for more convenience choice is the valve for each sprinkler.

This product is a good choice for irrigation purposes for medium-life plants, for example fruit trees, citrus trees, vegetables, flowers.
The product is compact, minimalist in design, focusing on high performance: radius and uniformity.

Compensate Pressure (PC) feature
Anti-insect intrusion feature
Irrigation radius adjustment feature

Drippi dripper

Drippi dripper with multi function: PC (Pressure compensation) and PCND (PC none drain), high precision, durable suit for watering greenhouse crops and potted plants.

General information

Material: high quality of technical plastic
PC flow rate: 2, 4, 8, 12, 25lph
PC ND flow rate: 2, 4, 8lph
Flow rate identify by color
3mm barb connection

Driptec soft PE 3x5mm

Driptec soft PE made in Israel with high quality, it is specially applying in drip irrigation for greenhouse, potted plants…

General information

Size: 3*5mm
Color: black; white/black
Package: roll 500m; 0.5m – 0.6m or 1.0m cutted

Drip tube

Drip tube made by 100% high quality Virgin plastic to ensure it durable, stable and easy to install on any terrains and crops.

General information

Normal size: 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 32mm with thickness 1.0mm, 1.2mm, and 1.5mm
Made by 100% high quality virgin PE plastic
Easy to insert dripper and/or fitting.

Driptec Micro sprinkler

Like other products, Driptec Micro sprinkler connector are also made from 100% virgin technical plastic with anti-UV additives.
The connectors are designed to be compact and eye-catching. Can be used with Driptec sprinklers as well as most 5/8″ threaded nozzles.

Specifications:

Multi Input: LDPE, Soft PVC, Soft PE pipe 4*6mm, 5*7mm, 6*8mm
Output: Female thread 5/8mm; 8mm stake

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