Скачать или смотреть Citrus Grower Case Study from Turkey: How Smart Irrigation Improved Water Efficiency & Fruit Quality

Ata Sözlü, an agricultural engineer and citrus grower from Ceyhan, Adana (Turkey), shares his first-hand experience using smart irrigation and direct tree sensing technologies in his orchards.

Ata manages citrus orchards aged 8, 15, and 30 years and operates an agro-input wholesale business in Mersin. In this case study, he explains how installing Treetoscope and NetaCap systems transformed the way he irrigates and manages his trees.

By combining sap flow sensing, soil monitoring, and irrigation automation, Ata achieved:

◾Significant water and electricity savings

◾Improved water use efficiency

◾Healthier trees and higher-quality fruit

◾Reduced labor costs through automation

◾Better resilience to adverse weather conditions

◾More precise fertigation with minimal nutrient loss

With real-time insights into the trees’ daily water needs, Ata can split irrigation into optimal cycles directly from his mobile phone, ensuring the trees receive exactly what they need, when they need it.

This real-world example shows how data-driven irrigation can extend tree lifespan, improve productivity, and support sustainable citrus production.

👉 Watch the full video to see how smart irrigation is applied in commercial citrus orchards and consider how this approach can work for your operation.