Byron la Trobe speaking at the Groen Karoo Besproeiing farmer's day

Byron La Trobe, Technical Advisor for Netafim SA in the Eastern Cape, Southern Cape and Free State, shared valuable information about drip irrigation and filtration solutions available to farmers through Netafim dealers. He reminded farmers that doing a proper water analysis before planning an irrigation system is crucial to success. “From the water analysis we can determine the total suspended solids (TSS) and consider all other variables in order to determine the correct filtration type and capacity.” He took the opportunity to emphasise the value of disc filtration in irrigation systems. “Although media filters are the best method of filtration, disc filters will remain supreme filtration method in the industry as it is the safest and most efficiency method,” he said.