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EDITORIAL

SMART IRRIGATION:
HOW GREEN TECHNOLOGY

CAN TRANSFORM

LANDSCAPING EFFICIENCY

In a continent where every drop counts, the
future of landscaping depends on innovation.
Across Africa, smart irrigation technology is
redefining how we manage water – transforming
green spaces into models of efficiency and

sustainability.

t Mottech Water Management, The Mottech sensor series covers
we believe in driving this change three main categories – soil sensors,
Athrough advanced IoT-driven water sensors and climate sensors-
sensors and smart controllers that all designed for seamless integration
optimise water use, improve monitoring with the various Mottech control
accuracy, and reduce operational costs. system units.
At the core of this innovation is the In large estate developments,
Mottech ELITE Series – a new generation golf courses or municipal parks,
of irrigation controllers that blends integrating soil moisture and
flexibility, connectivity, and simplicity. temperature sensors with the ELITE
Whether operating as a stand-alone Series ensures water is applied
unit or as part of the ICC PRO platform, only where and when it’s needed.
the ELITE Series with MDS supports up In the short term, this prevents
to 400 irrigation zones and multiple overwatering and plant stress; over
input options, making it ideal for time, it creates healthier landscapes,
diverse applications such as parks, golf reduces water bills, and supports vital
courses, and residential estates. Built-in conservation efforts.
Wi-Fi, cellular and Ethernet connectivity Each sensor – from pH and EC to
ensure reliable communication, while water level and pressure – contributes
intuitive programming simplifies to precise control and sustainable
the management of even complex water use. The result is a smarter, data-
irrigation networks. driven approach to landscaping that
Complementing the ELITE Series supports long-term environmental
is the Mottech ELITE Sensor IoT, stewardship while delivering
which connects environmental measurable economic benefits.
sensors and meters through the As South Africa and the broader
LoRaWAN protocol. This low power, African region continue to face
long range communication system water scarcity challenges, solutions
allows landscapers to gather real-time like these offered by Mottech Water
data from remote areas including Management demonstrate how
soil moisture, temperature, EC, pH, intelligent technology can empower
humidity, windspeed, water pressure, the landscaping industry to build
turbidity and level – and view it greener, more resilient environments
seamlessly on the ICC PRO platform for generations to come – one smart
from any location. irrigation system at a time.

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