Val de Vie Vineyards

Industry:

Agriculture

Location:

Paarl, Western Cape

Client:

Val de Vie Estate

Title of Project:

Precision Vineyard Irrigation System

Project Overview:

Val de Vie Estate, known for blending luxury lifestyle with sustainable agriculture, needed a water-wise irrigation system to support its expanding vineyard operations. The goal? Optimised water usage, improved soil health, and alignment with the estate's premium positioning.

Scope of Work:

  • Custom-designed drip irrigation network tailored to row spacing and slope
  • Integrated filtration and fertigation system
  • Zoned irrigation based on soil data and block layouts
  • Remote automation compatibility for long-term control and monitoring

Key Components:

  • Pressure-compensated drip lines for even water distribution
  • Sand and disc filtration system
  • Battery-backed control unit for system resilience

Outcome:

The TMI team delivered a bespoke, scalable irrigation solution that maximises grape quality while ensuring resource efficiency. The system has significantly reduced manual oversight and aligned the estate’s operations with long-term sustainability goals.

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