A Zimmatic system eliminates the hours required to move pipe or tubes, maintain ditches, and open and close floodgates. Because less water is required, pumping costs are lower. Pivots provide a uniform and precise application of water versus flood which over applies at the upper end of the field and under applies at the lower end of the field.  Also, less water is lost due to evaporation. Zimmatic systems are environmentally friendly as there is no run-off and thus no contamination of streams or wetlands. And best of all, studies show that in nearly all cases, mechanical move irrigation produces higher yields. In summary, switching to a Zimmatic system results in: 

 

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Pivots on average use at least 35% less water than flood with big reductions in energy costs.