Introduction

Water use is dramatically increasing due to contemporary global issues such as population growth and climate change, depleting national environmental resources and effecting water and food security.

The solution – Moistube™ assists in rectifying such issues by addressing the needs of the agricultural industry. Moistube™ has proven higher water efficiency, increased crop yields and superior production profitability, with limited maintenance, at reduced cost.

How does it work?

Moistube™ is a slow release, sub-surface irrigation system. It is based on a unique nano-technology which significantly reduces water use. The irrigation process reduces plant stress to a minimum via constant water release; 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. On average there is approximately a 20% increase in crop and biomass production while reducing water consumption by up to 75%.

Moistube™ releases water through nano-holes at a rate determined by an applied pressure in the system. The method allows for easy water release adjustments, simply by changing the pressure in the network. Within soil, Moistube™ creates an even and constant underground wet zone where plant roots have easy access to water and nutrients.

The nano-porous Moistube™ material utilises natural capillary processes. The process enables Moistube™ to release a sufficient amount of water for when the soil is dry and reduces once the soil is saturated.

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Moistube™ Key Features:

75% Water Savings

Moistube™ will consume, on average, approximately 25% of the water used by a drip system.

Nil Evaporation

Moistube™ delivers water directly to the feeding roots; eliminating evaporation losses (typically 30% of the total water consumption).

Minimal Percolation

When watering sandy soils with traditional irrigation systems approximately 40% of the water is lost by percolation before it can be absorbed by roots. Moistube’s™ capability in adjusting water release, according to the soil moisture content, aids to minimise percolation loses.

Increased Bio-mass Production

Sub-surface, continuous irrigation by Moistube™, can provide approximately 20% larger crops from the same area when compared to traditional irrigation systems while saving up to 75% of total water use.

No Blockages

Mositube’s™ nano-sized holes are much smaller than bacteria or sand grains which makes it resistant to commonly occurring drip blockages.

No Pumps/ No Electricity

Moistube™ operates under very low water pressure. Conventional pumps are typically not required saving electricity and reducing maintenance costs.

Set & Forget

Traditional irrigation systems require infrastructure such as pumps, timers and timer valves. Moistube™ eliminates most features by reducing maintenance costs to a minimum.

Efficient Fertiliser Use

Soluble fertilisers can be used with Moistube™ increasing their effectiveness. In traditional irrigation systems, up to 75% of nutrients can be lost via percolation, contaminating groundwater aquifers.

Compatibility

Moistube™ is fully compatible with standard 16mm irrigation systems widely used around the world.

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Consultancy Services:

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We developed an innovative desert irrigation system for the International Fund for Houbara Conservation, which saves them up to 60% in water usage.