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farm406 10 innovative tools & equipment All data has been gathered from a variety of sources and has not been independently verified, therefore it is provided for informational purposes only and is not guaranteed. By delivering bands of water directly to the base of the plant, 360 IN provides advantages over traditional irrigation methods. With a 60-foot boom (24 rows), 360 IN applies water through Y-DROP style hoses. A computer- controlled reel dispenses up to 2,900 feet of 3-inch diameter hose. e machine moves up and down the crop rows as the well-tethered reel dispenses and retrieves the hose. At 0.45 mph, 360 IN can apply over 2,000,000 gallons of water per week – the equivalent of one inch of rain over an 80-acre field from a well producing just 215 gallons per minute. And then start again. And again. Providing the three or four inches of critical moisture that activates soil microbes, enhances grain fill, and allows plants to thrive. For more information: hps://www.360yieldcenter.com/ 360 Yield Center's new 360 RAIN robotic irrigation sprinkler can help dryland farmers boost yields by spoon-feeding small amounts of irrigation water at critical times for crop development • 360 Yield Center Introduces Autonomous Irrigation System Delivering Water, Nutrients, Fungicides, and More Day & Night

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