Control irrigation blocks and long-running zones remotely - from the main supply valve through to individual field valves.
Water to Grow brings scheduling, valve control and field visibility together in one wireless platform. Run dripline, micro-sprinkler and other permanent irrigation zones according to their operating requirements, without travelling around the property to open and close valves manually.
Control irrigation zone by zone
Drip and micro-irrigation systems commonly divide a property into blocks that need to run for different durations or at different times.
Water to Grow provides wireless control at the valve supplying each irrigation zone. From the platform, operators can schedule irrigation, start or stop a zone manually and see which parts of the system are expected to be operating.
The controller operates the zone valve. The dripline, micro-sprinklers or other emitters downstream then operate hydraulically as part of that zone.
Designed for long-running irrigation events
Drip and micro-irrigation zones often operate for much longer than individual pasture sprinklers. Water to Grow supports programmes designed around these longer operating periods.
Set recurring schedules for established irrigation routines or use rolling programmes to move irrigation progressively across a series of blocks. Zones can be grouped and sequenced to suit available flow, pressure and pumping capacity.
This makes it easier to coordinate irrigation across the property while keeping the programme straightforward for operators to review and adjust.
Coordinate the main supply with field irrigation
The Master Valve Controller coordinates the upstream water supply with scheduled irrigation events.
It can open the main supply valve before downstream irrigation begins and close it after the final zone has finished, using configured timing allowances. This helps operators manage the complete control chain rather than treating each field valve as an isolated device.
Where required, pump operation, storage levels and other parts of the wider water network can also be monitored through the Water to Grow platform.
Schedule around system capacity
Operating too many irrigation blocks at once can reduce pressure and affect application performance.
Water to Grow allows zones to be scheduled in a controlled sequence, helping irrigation operate within the practical capacity of the pump and distribution network. Operators can establish programmes for different blocks, review upcoming irrigation and make changes remotely when operating priorities shift.
The result is a more orderly irrigation programme with less reliance on manual valve changes in the field.
See the whole system. Take control.
Make better irrigation decisions with control and monitoring connected from the water source through to the growing block.
Water to Grow can bring together:
- Zone and master-valve status
- Irrigation schedules and operating history
- Flow and pressure monitoring
- Pump monitoring and control
- Tank, pond or reservoir levels
- Soil-moisture information
- Rainfall and other environmental measurements
- Configurable alerts and notifications
This creates a shared operational view from the water source through to the irrigated block.
Irrigate by time - or by measured volume
Irrigation can be scheduled for a defined operating period, volume or depth.
This gives operators a practical way to align irrigation events with how water is measured and managed on the property.
Wireless control across distributed growing areas
Running control cabling to widely distributed irrigation valves can be difficult and expensive.
Water to Grow uses LoRaWAN communication to connect field controllers and monitoring devices through a shared gateway. This supports coverage across large or dispersed growing operations without requiring each device to maintain its own direct cellular connection.
The system can start with priority irrigation zones and expand as additional blocks, valves or monitoring requirements are added.
Built for different permanent irrigation applications
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Drip irrigation
Remotely control the valves supplying drip-irrigated blocks and schedule the longer operating periods these systems often require.
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Micro-sprinkler irrigation
Manage micro-sprinkler zones across orchards, vineyards, nurseries and other permanent plantings, with centralised scheduling and operational visibility.
One platform that can grow with the operation
Water to Grow provides a modular approach to irrigation control and monitoring. Begin with selected valves or growing blocks, then extend the system across additional zones and water-management infrastructure.
The same platform can support irrigation, water storage, flow, pressure, soil and environmental monitoring - giving operators a clearer view of the wider system without requiring every capability from day one.
Take control of your drip or micro-irrigation system
Talk to us about your existing irrigation layout, operating requirements and the level of control and monitoring that would be most useful.