Lareter irrigation system for apple cultivation in Rostock, Germany

Project: Expansion of the irrigation infrastructure

Location: Rostock - Germany

Products: VDA^® Pipe System

Year: 2022 (first part) 2024 (second part – expansion)

This project represents an advanced example of sustainable and smart agriculture, aimed at optimizing water usage and improving the quality of organic production.

Specifications:

196 hectares drip irrigation for apple trees regarding juice production.
Description of the Irrigation System
- Water is pumped from 4 wells and 5 drainage systems into a water tank. 
- The underground pipe leads from the water tank to the fields. 
- The incoming pressure from the pumps in this system is approx. 6-7 bar, less for the drains. 
- At the outlets for the drip lines, they have about 2-3 bar. 
- Water is taken from underground water, i.e. from wells and drains. 
- The water temperature here varies between approx. 7-15°C depending on the time of year.

Solutions Provided:

• VDA^® pipe system in PVC-A
• PN 12,5 - Bar Length 6m
• Ø 110 - 160 - 225
• Total length 24.000 m

Advantages:

• Maximized flow rate: reduced pressure losses and optimized plant management costs thanks to the larger internal diameter with the same PN.
• Quick and easy installation: Greater ease of handling and safety on site thanks to the reduced weight compared to other pipes of equal diameter and PN.
• Reduced installation times and costs thanks to fast and reliable jointing technology (Forsheda gasket)