Which irrigation system is better for durian — drip or sprinkler?

Both systems have advantages.Drip irrigation is ideal for maximizing water and nutrient efficiency, improving fruit quality, and saving water, especially for larger or high-value orchards.Sprinkler irrigation is often preferred for simplicity, cooling during hot weather, and easy installation for smaller or newly established orchards.Netafim offers high-performance solutions for both drip and sprinkler systems, customized to your orchard's needs.

Can the system be installed on sloped or uneven land?

We offer advanced solutions with built-in pressure compensation technology to ensure uniform water distribution, even in challenging topographies.For drip irrigation, products like DripNet PC are specifically engineered with pressure-compensating emitters to maintain a consistent flow rate across different elevations.For sprinkler irrigation, our SuperNet sprinklers are designed to deliver uniform coverage, even in hilly and uneven orchard conditions.

Is the system complicated to maintain?

No. Netafim systems—both drip and sprinkler—are designed for easy maintenanceKey maintenance tasks include:Regularly flushing filtersChecking water pressureInspecting drip emitters or sprinkler nozzlesNetafim also provides training and after-sales support to make system management simple and reliable.

How much water can I save with these systems?

Drip systems can save 30–50% of water by minimizing evaporation and runoff.Sprinkler systems use more water than drip but are still more efficient than traditional manual watering.

Will a subsurface drip system or sprinkler system clog? Should I be worried?

No need to worry. Netafim’s systems are designed with advanced anti-clogging technology to ensure reliable, long-term performance.Our subsurface dripline solutions feature pressure-compensating emitters and self-flushing mechanisms, combined with high-efficiency filtration to prevent clogging.Our sprinkler systems, such as SuperNet™, are also equipped with specially designed nozzles and anti-drain valves that minimize clogging risk, even in challenging water conditions.When installed and maintained according to Netafim’s protocols, both drip and sprinkler systems offer durable, trouble-free operation, giving you peace of mind throughout the orchard’s life cycle.

Does Netafim offer automated fertigation for durian orchards?

Yes. Netafim offers smart fertigation units that work with both drip and sprinkler systems.You can precisely deliver soluble nutrients directly through your irrigation system, improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing fertilizer costs. Fertikit™ 5G—a highly flexible and reliable fertigation system designed for accurate nutrient dosing across orchards of all sizes.

Grow Premium Durian with Netafim Precision Irrigation

Durian is one of Southeast Asia’s most valuable and in-demand fruit crops. However, producing high-quality durian requires precise management of water, nutrients, and orchard microclimate.
Today, growers face increasing challenges from irregular rainfall, drought stress, and unpredictable weather patterns—all of which can impact fruit yield, quality, and tree health.

Netafim’s precision irrigation solutions, including both drip and sprinkler systems, are designed to overcome these challenges and have been proven to increase yields by approximately 30–40%.

Boost Your Durian Yield with Precision Irrigation

Higher Yields
Drip irrigation ensures that each durian tree receives a consistent and optimal supply of water and nutrients, leading to significantly higher yields compared to traditional irrigation methods.
Improved Crop Quality
By precisely controlling the amount of water and nutrients, drip irrigation enhances the quality of the durian fruit, making them more desirable in the market.
Water and Nutrient Efficiency
Drip irrigation systems reduce water and nutrient wastage by targeting the root zone directly, which is particularly important in regions with limited water resources.
Environmental Protection
Drip irrigation offers an environmentally friendly way to apply fertilizers and other crop protection substances, minimizing runoff and protecting surrounding ecosystems.

Things we often get asked:

Both systems have advantages.
- Drip irrigation is ideal for maximizing water and nutrient efficiency, improving fruit quality, and saving water, especially for larger or high-value orchards.
- Sprinkler irrigation is often preferred for simplicity, cooling during hot weather, and easy installation for smaller or newly established orchards.
Netafim offers high-performance solutions for both drip and sprinkler systems, customized to your orchard's needs.
We offer advanced solutions with built-in pressure compensation technology to ensure uniform water distribution, even in challenging topographies.
- For drip irrigation, products like DripNet PC are specifically engineered with pressure-compensating emitters to maintain a consistent flow rate across different elevations.
- For sprinkler irrigation, our SuperNet sprinklers are designed to deliver uniform coverage, even in hilly and uneven orchard conditions.
No. Netafim systems—both drip and sprinkler—are designed for easy maintenance.
Key maintenance tasks include:
- Regularly flushing filters
- Checking water pressure
- Inspecting drip emitters or sprinkler nozzles
Netafim also provides training and after-sales support to make system management simple and reliable.
- Drip systems can save 30–50% of water by minimizing evaporation and runoff.
- Sprinkler systems use more water than drip but are still more efficient than traditional manual watering.
No need to worry. Netafim’s systems are designed with advanced anti-clogging technology to ensure reliable, long-term performance.
- Our subsurface dripline solutions feature pressure-compensating emitters and self-flushing mechanisms, combined with high-efficiency filtration to prevent clogging.
- Our sprinkler systems, such as SuperNet™, are also equipped with specially designed nozzles and anti-drain valves that minimize clogging risk, even in challenging water conditions.
When installed and maintained according to Netafim’s protocols, both drip and sprinkler systems offer durable, trouble-free operation, giving you peace of mind throughout the orchard’s life cycle.
Yes. Netafim offers smart fertigation units that work with both drip and sprinkler systems.
You can precisely deliver soluble nutrients directly through your irrigation system, improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing fertilizer costs. Fertikit™ 5G—a highly flexible and reliable fertigation system designed for accurate nutrient dosing across orchards of all sizes.