Farmer's Inside Track
Farmer's Inside Track
Food For Mzansi
Drip irrigation: Optimising water and crop production
16 minutes Posted Jan 14, 2026 at 2:30 am.
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In this episode of Farmer’s Inside Track, Francois Fourie, a farmer and irrigation designer, shares his expertise in precision irrigation. He explains how he turned a small demonstration unit near Polokwane into a fully operational farm, using Netafim’s advanced drip irrigation systems and fertiliser dosing technologies. Francois discusses how these irrigation innovations optimise water use, improve crop yields, and provide practical insights for farmers looking to implement precision irrigation on their own farms.