Persimmons

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A Grower’s Success Story

Introducing John, a dedicated orchardist who has partnered with Tau Research to enhance his persimmon orchard's performance. Facing challenges with drainage and plant health, John sought a solution to optimize his irrigation practices and improve overall crop management. Through TAU's advanced monitoring system, John has not only identified and addressed these issues but has also gained valuable insights that have transformed his orchard's potential.
John's journey began by integrating Tau Research's cutting-edge sensors and analytics into his daily operations. Initially, he used the system to monitor soil moisture levels in real time, which allowed him to pinpoint areas with poor drainage. By adjusting his irrigation schedule based on accurate data, John was able to prevent waterlogging and ensure that his trees received the optimal amount of water.
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A significant breakthrough came when the system provided John with detailed data that debunked his initial assumption. It was believed iron in the water was causing plant health issues, but the electrical conductivity (EC) results indicated normal levels. Instead, the data revealed a consistently high water table, which led to elevated water levels and the threat of fungal problems due to a lack of oxygen flow. Armed with this new understanding, John was able to implement targeted solutions to address the root cause of the issues, significantly improving the health of his orchard.

Furthermore, the monitoring system provided John with detailed plant health metrics, highlighting stress factors that were previously unnoticed. This information enabled him to make informed decisions about nutrient management, leading to healthier trees. John also plans to use the system's disease modeling capabilities, which are particularly relevant to persimmons, to anticipate and mitigate potential threats to his orchard.

By leveraging these advanced tools, John gained valuable insights that helped him understand the specific needs of his orchard, allowing for targeted interventions that maximized efficiency and productivity.

Growers looking to enhance their crop management and overcome similar challenges can benefit from Tau Research's innovative solutions just like John did. Our advanced monitoring systems provide real-time data and actionable insights tailored to your specific needs. By partnering with Tau Research, you can transform your orchard's potential, optimize resource use, and boost your yield. Get involved today and join the growing community of successful growers who are reaping the benefits of our cutting-edge technology.
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Testimonial: “Since integrating Tau's advanced monitoring system, diagnosing growing and drainage issues between our orchard blocks has become effortless. We initially thought the plants were stressed due to the high-water table after Gabrielle and a number of other heavy rain events we have experienced since. We felt the soil composition had become un-balanced causing higher levels of iron and other minerals that were affecting the performance of the trees. However, Tau's insights revealed the real issue was as simple as blocked drainage and the length of time it was taking to clear water from some parts of the orchard. There was also a clear line of delineation between the water level coming from rainwater and that of underground water being pushed up. The latter holding the levels higher and longer than what we would normally expect from a rain event. Having the ability to track the moisture levels by percentage and clearly seeing field capacity levels by bar graph allowed us to track these elevated levels and the timing for subsiding. A bonus was being able to monitor EC levels in the soil showing that the composition of the soil nutrients was in normal levels, it was simply a lack of oxygen getting to the roots. The weather insights, tracking chill hours, daylight growing days and having comparisons with other growers have been invaluable in helping us to improve our persimmon orchard's performance. Thanks to Tau, we can now see its full potential and we are looking forward to working with the data they provide in the years ahead."