Valley Irrigation, a division of Valmont Industries, Inc., and Trimble, a premier provider of precision agriculture solutions, recently announced that Valley will become the exclusive OEM distributor of Trimble’s Irrigate-IQ precision irrigation solution. This solution will be available for Valley corner sprinkler sequencing and variable rate irrigation products through the global Valley dealer network to optimize water application for center pivot irrigation systems.
The need for uniform and accurate water delivery to the crop throughout its life cycle is essential to maximize yield and maintain the health of plants. The collaboration between Valley and Trimble will provide growers across the globe with an advanced-control, GPS-guided, individual nozzle irrigation solution from two recognized leaders in both irrigation and precision technology.
“Valley is excited to work with Trimble and believes this relationship strengthens our position as the technology leader in the global irrigation market,” says Valley Irrigation president Len Adams. “Trimble’s experience, focus on technology and global reach make it an outstanding technology partner. By distributing Trimble’s Irrigate-IQ solution on Valley products, our customers can benefit from enhanced solutions for precision water application.”
“Valley has a longstanding reputation for superior irrigation technology and an extensive global customer base,” says Darryl Matthews, senior vice president and sector head of Trimble. “Now, more farmers worldwide can enhance their pivots’ current capabilities by adopting a high-accuracy irrigation solution.”
The exclusive distribution agreement allows Valley to be the only pivot manufacturer to provide Trimble’s Irrigate-IQ solution to its channel. Products are expected to be available worldwide through the Valley dealer network beginning in the second quarter of 2017. Trimble’s Vantage network will continue to provide professional services and support to the Irrigate-IQ solution and its users.