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to'Computer science It has conquered the world, and sometimes even sectors of activity that we thought were forever manual. Digital will be at the heart 19e Normandie Paysage and Végét'Halle trade fair on which it will be held October 10, 2024 In Rouen (Seine-Maritime).
ProfessionalsGardening And the landscape is moving more and more toward Digital solutions To support them in managing their farm.
Garden plant services In Hampi (Manch) reached this milestone almost 5 years ago by investing in Automatic irrigation system.
The 26-employee company, which was founded locally 40 years ago, produces 350,000 potted plants annually, “from small perennials to exceptional trees,” on an area of approximately 14 hectares.
We only sell to professionals and communities.
Synfolia Group Nurseries was one of the first in the sector to embrace IT solutions, adapting software originally designed for pig farms.
'l'quench Plantings are done either by spraying or drip, especially at night Controlled by a computer“, explains the nursery. The system is coupled with a weather station that reduces irrigation once the rain falls by 3 mm per day and stops below 5 mm. This technology has allowed us toSaving 30% of water By providing plants with the amount they need. »
80 watering zone
Thus thousands of cubic meters of water were preserved.
In summer, the Hampi nursery consumes 300 cubic meters per day. The water used comes straight from the sky. 'l'rainwater Water is collected from the roofs of greenhouses and buildings, and water is also recovered from the ground. Basins – Filtering and Temporary Storage – Provides a 10,000 cubic meter storage basin from which we draw for irrigation. »
Implementing this solution made it possibleImproving working conditions On exploitation. “It provided convenience by reducing irrigation requirements. The system can be controlled remotely. As soon as there is an operating problem, an alert arrives on the smartphone, precisely indicating the area in question. » The site includes 80 irrigation areas.
This year, the company developed the production of trees packed in bags to reduce the natural phenomenon of evaporation and remove weeds. Drip tips planted in the bags provide the necessary water.
The company also invested in Connected sensors Which provides, at any time, the moisture level at the base of crops and information on nutritional requirements.
to'artificial intelligence Not far. “We already use it to analyze data,” says Idris Mohieldin. We are considering using it in automation processes. “Gardening takes a turn towards modernity.
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