The animation on the video shows how Mazzei AirJection Irrigation enhances water use efficiency and improves crop yield per unit of water used. It also fosters an environment with healthy soil that benefits plants.
During a subsurface irrigation cycle, the venturi injector draws ambient air in. The air-water mixture is then delivered to the plants right where they need it – at the root zone. By using a bypass pressure valve and guages, the ideal air injection rate is achieved.Without air in the root zone, soil can become anaerobic, inhibiting plant growth and yield.
The Mazzei AirJection® aeration process lets users “Plow without a Plow” by getting the right amount of air into the root zone through the subsurface irrigation system. The right combination of oxygen and nitrogen is required for soil microorganism growth. The AirJection® irrigation technology delivers higher crop yields, early maturation and improved water use efficiency and soil health.
AirJection creates a healthy environment for beneficial soil microbes. The lack of oxygen in soil can cause denitrification and nitrous oxide. Nutrient pollution in grounwater can be harmful to the environment, even at low levels.
In studies, AirJection increased crop yields by 12% to 34%. Research has shown early maturation, increased plant salinity tolerance, and improved late eason production. AirJection is a great tool for increasing crop productivity, improving soil health and helps to save water as a precious resource.
Fertilizer Injection with a Mazzei® Venturi system
The most common method for efficient fertilizer application is injecting fertilizer into a pressurized irrigation system with Mazzei venturi injectors.
With Mazzei, you get the advantages of a non-mechanical chemigation system that is easy to maintain. You get precise mixing and uniform distribution of material into the water stream. Mazzei injectors are designed for vacuum transfer of irrigation chemicals, providing additional chemigation safety.
We supply the full range of Mazzei® Fertilizer Injectors and Aeration Equipment.
We keep stock of models in the 15mm to 100 mm size range in both PDVF and Polypropylene. Other sizes and items are available on request. Our full inventory is available on pre-order for delivery throughout South Africa.