When water is limited, or fruit quality is on the line, deficit irrigation is one of the smartest tools in a grower’s arsenal. But like any sharp tool, it needs to be used with precision.

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Right now, many small and mid-sized growers are feeling squeezed. Market prices are soft, inputs are expensive, and it’s getting harder to compete with the pricing power of large operations. Those big growers are using smart tools, like Phytech’s automation and plant monitoring platform, to reduce their operating costs and improve crop performance. 

Weather and irrigation have a larger impact on bitter pit than all other factors. Phytech can truly help mitigate the impacts of bitter pit through irrigation and plant monitoring.

Water scarcity is reshaping farming, no matter what you grow. In this blog, we’ll explore advanced irrigation strategies that experienced growers are using to thrive in drought-prone conditions. 

At the heart of Phytech’s platform is the dendrometer, a research tool used since the 1950s to track changes in stem or trunk diameter. While dendrometers are not new, Phytech has revolutionized their use.

Regenerative agriculture is all about farming in a way that restores the land instead of wearing it out.

Tracking fruit growth can provide you with a wealth of information to act on. With Phytech, you can set a target fruit size and ideal harvest date, then keep tabs on whether your trees are keeping pace.

Any stress during this period can directly affect final kernel weight and overall yield. The goal is to keep trees as stress-free as possible heading into the heat of summer.

A dendrometer is an agronomic device that attaches to a tree trunk, branch, or stem to measure microscopic changes in its diameter.

Fruit sensors are advanced agricultural tools that measure the growth of individual fruits in real-time. These sensors attach directly to the fruit and collect precise data on expansion rates, helping growers track development over time without invasive methods. 

With increasing pressure to conserve water, reduce energy costs, and optimize yields, growers need real-time control over every drop. By combining precision irrigation technology, hydraulic monitoring, and remote control capabilities, Phytech empowers growers to make smarter, data-driven irrigation decisions, all from a mobile device or desktop.

Every tree has a story, and if you know how to read it, you can make smarter decisions for your farm. Trees respond to their environment daily, subtly expanding and contracting as they take up and release water. 

Making small adjustments over the next few months will be essential to helping your orchard reach its full potential.