From this data together with a weather forecast for the area, the consultant is able to predict the crop use for the next week such that the grower is left with a clear irrigation plan for each area monitored. Ideally we like to meet up with the grower / irrigation manager etc to go through the recommendations, such that everybody is clear on the information provided.

Those wishing to predict climatic changes more accurately between the weekly visits in the growing season, are using the Vantage-Pro Weather data carefully watching daily changes which can be related back to the weekly probe readings and crop use with considerable effect.

In summary, good irrigation practice will lead to:

• Improved quality and yield
• Reduced pumping costs
• Improved water efficiency
• Reduced nutrient leaching
• Manipulate soil moisture content according to growth stage
• Potentialy higher profits