(From left to right) – The three founders of the Smart Watering company are Dragan Cuca (Hardware Manager), Lazar Jovanovic (CEO), and Zoran Djukic (CTO) It is not uncommon for big ideas to arise from small things. In their case, it all started from a hazelnut plantation on the family estate. During his studies and internship at a company in Novi Sad, Lazar Jovanovic (owner and co-founder of Smart Watering) had been considering starting his own farm. He wanted to bring the family land in Mali Zvornik back to life. It seemed like an excellent investment to invest in hazelnuts. However, he knew ..read more

This project is sponsored by The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia. As a young AgTech company, we rely on feedback from our customers. Regardless of the ideas we have, we always validate new functionalities with farmers and learn more about necessary adjustments along the way. Agriculture is traditionally a close-knit industry and involves a huge level of responsibility. Every decision you make for your field, it has to be well thought out. The large number of ideas we collect from the field, we test them with corporations that have enough resources to test new technologies. After coll ..read more

Humans often fail at hydrating themselves—and we can tell when we’re thirsty. So, it’s no wonder one of the biggest challenges for plant growers is getting watering right: how, when, how much? If you’re planning to grow cannabis plants and getting your order of marijuana seeds ready, you may already wonder how you’re going to provide your plants with just enough water. Can you even overwater your cannabis? What kind of water do you need to use? What’s the best irrigation method for marijuana? Cannabis is a sensitive plant and failing to provide optimal conditions, including adequate soil, nutr ..read more

In the last decades, the climate has changed dramatically. With extreme temperatures during the summer months and a lack of rainfall, farmers have no other choice but to adapt by finding new ways to bring water to their crops. For crop cultivation with springtime and summertime crop cycles, proper irrigation and fertigation are crucial. Since the water usage needs to be well planned, drip irrigation systems help with the smart distribution of water and fertilizers. However, unsuitable fertilizer and water management can cause significant environmental damage, and that’s why agriculture has to ..read more

Blueberries have a significant tradition in our eating culture—13, 000 years of continuous exploitation. Long before the colonization of North America, the indigenous tribes of what is now present-day Canada included blueberries in their regular diet. But it’s not just North America—this highly nutritious and healthy fruit is widespread across the entire globe, making blueberry farming very popular. There are several types of blueberries, but in this article, we’ll tackle the process of highbush blueberry cultivation because it’s the most commonly grown type around the world. We’ll show you ho ..read more

With over 90% irrigation efficacy, the drip irrigation system is the best choice for irrigating your crops. However, increased yields, healthier, and higher-quality crops are only one side of the coin, as we have a responsibility toward the environment to make eco-friendly steps so that we can continue to grow and harvest healthy foods. This article will outline the benefits a drip irrigation system provides for the environment and explain how to set up an eco-friendly irrigation system. Drip irrigation saves not only your resources; it’s environmentally friendly, too. What Makes Drip Irrigat ..read more

Traditional application of fertilizers is outdated, and fertigation has recently been in the spotlight. That doesn’t come as a surprise, since modern-day fertilizers are so effective that they can even double the crop yields. Instead of fertilizing land once a year, farmers can apply fertilizers to the root of the plant directly, in the needed amount, and precisely when the plant needs it. This article will explain what precision fertigation is, some significant benefits for the plants, and how it works. What Is Precision Fertigation? Precision fertigation is a process of applying water-solubl ..read more

We are witnessing irreversible changes in agriculture in the last decade, from outside changes like global warming to changes in the agriculture industry. Using advanced technologies, farmers can protect their orchards against drought and use the optimal amount of water to provide plants with everything they need. Today, farmers turn towards drip irrigation systems. Drip irrigation helps maintain crops, revegetate disturbed soil in dry areas and support stable fruit production. As farmers need more water to produce food, orchard irrigation systems will allow them to become more efficient with ..read more

Did you know that a single blueberry bush can produce as many as 6,000 blueberries in a year? If this sounds like a lot, remember that the answer lies within proper irrigation and fertigation of the plant. Naturally, some of the most concerning questions that farmers have are how to increase blueberry yield and how to pick irrigation systems for blueberries. This article aims to answer these and many other questions about irrigation and fertigation for blueberry orchards because proper irrigation and fertigation are a winning combination for producing healthy, tasty blueberries. Drip Irrigatio ..read more

Looking up at the sky, monitoring the weather forecast, and assessing whether the plant receives enough water and nutrients is by no means easy. On the other hand, optimized water consumption, low maintenance of the system, more free time, and less money spent on gas, bills, and workforce are all results of implementing autonomous drip irrigation systems. In this article, we want to introduce you to the autonomous drip irrigation system and explain how the system optimizes water consumption. What Is an Autonomous Drip Irrigation System? An autonomous drip irrigation system is a system that ena ..read more