The Product
Water management is the most important requirement of all crops, as it plays a vital role in maintaining soil or growing substrate pH, nutrient availability/uptake and soil bioactivity. Engage’s in-depth research work in water saving and correction has led to the development of several prominent technologies which bring innovation to this important sector.
The most important of these in Integrate (also known as Aqualatus). Regarded as the benchmark of quality for all water saving technologies, Integrate has over 12 years of trials across the world in dozens of crops, both protected and in the field.
Its formulation, unique to Engage, is saving water across the planet and is now seen as essential for crop production in many parts of the world as it will save up to 65% in irrigation, fertiliser and energy. It is one of the most important water saving technologies of the 21st century and as agriculture uses over 70% of the worlds water the difference Integrate can make as more of the world adopts its use will be highly significant now, and in the future!
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Integrate is a blend of four liquid technologies working together to save water. Three are micellular technologies which are attracted to soil particles and to each other.
The fourth is an organic glucose wetter used to break the surface tension of water and to deliver the micelles into the soil. This unique formula is proven in over 300 worldwide trials and 12 years of commercial development/sales to reduce water loss to crops by eradicating surface run off, dramatically reducing surface evaporation and slowing the natural gravitational movement of water.
The saving of water loss means that water application to crops can be reduced by 40-65% whilst still maintaining optimal crop development, yield and quality.
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Uses of Integrate
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To actively manage the movement and retention of soil moisture to significantly reduce water loss.
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Create an equilibrium of air to water in all soils to optimise root growth and activity and prevent waterlogging.
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Reaggregate soils from fine silts and clays to open sands to maintain optimal conditions for crop development.
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To reduce overall irrigation requirement by 40-60%
Aqualatus enhances all Water Management Systems
Regen agriculture
Integrate improves soil health, crop development and aids carbon building
Soil Moisture
Require weather-based controllers and soil moisture sensors. Can save between 30% and 70% compared to traditional methods. Aqualatus significantly increases these savings.
Water
saving technologies
are a new technology category in irrigation management.
High-tech irrigation
Can reduce water usage by 40% to 65% compared to traditional overhead systems. Integrate reduces water savings by a further 50%.
Desalination
Used heavily in places like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where energy is now expensive. Aqualatus is proven to reduce water requirement by up to 65%, saving water and energy costs
Recycled wastewater (greywater)
Greywater is used continually in places like the UAE but it is an extra expense. Aqualatus is compatible with greywater reducing water application rates, saving cost and support growth in the Emirates.
Fruit and Vegetable Application Rates
Crop | Growing method | Substrate | Regions with mean temp of 15-28C | Regions with mean temp of 28-35C | Regions with mean temp of 35C+ | No of Apps |
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