All plants emit natural chemical root signals to uptake moisture and nutrients from the surrounding soil. RDI’s microporous smart-tape responds to these chemical signals delivering precision irrigation to the root zone.
RDI is a highly efficient irrigation system centred on a nature-driven, plant-responsive, smart microporous tape.
RDI system is the newest technology in irrigation, a breakthrough innovation after drip systems. Discover how a subsurface irrigation system responds to plant root signals, delivers water and nutrients dynamically and at a very low flow precisely where and when it is needed.
This simple system not only reduces water waste and fertilizer usage but also enhances plant growth, creating a seismic shift in the world of irrigation. Surpassing conventional drip irrigation in water-efficiency use, RDI’s technology slashes water and fertilizer use by an impressive 50%, while nurturing soil health and biodiversity.
The need for the ultimate climate-smart solution propelled RDI’s expansion from the United States to the Middle East, adapting the technology for use in challenging desert climates and regions with limited water resources to revitalize non-arable land and help farmers thrive in the harshest conditions while promoting high-value, nutritious crops, reducing their carbon footprint at lower input costs.
RDI is now well-established in Europe, Africa, Mexico, South America, Australia, and India.
But the story doesn’t stop there… RDI is also tackling one of the most pressing global challenges — climate change. Reforestation and the reversal of desertification are possible with RDI. By restoring green spaces in water-scarce regions, RDI helps mitigate the heat island effect in urban areas and can create carbon sinks, providing a multifaceted solution to some of the most urgent environmental issues of our time.
The system’s longevity is equally remarkable. With the ability to stay underground for years, RDI minimizes plastic waste and drastically reduces the need for regular replacement, unlike traditional drip systems.
And it’s not just about water and soil — RDI’s approach also supports biodiversity, enabling a diverse range of plants to flourish along a single tape line, encouraging a more balanced and sustainable ecosystem.
The RDI root-driven irrigation system is an innovation that has far-reaching impacts on water conservation, soil regeneration, and climate change across various sectors from crop production to landscape management… all contributing to the global effort to create a future that is livable for generations to come.
The dual crises of climate change and food security leave the world grappling with global threats of water scarcity, degraded soil, and lower crop production. As we inch closer to the tipping points, the risk of crossing these critical thresholds may take us to the point of no return. How can we halt this downward spiral and start restoring the planet’s resources?
In irrigation, RDI holds the key to unlock a sustainable future.
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