Turnkey Subsurface irrigation

Rapid installation despite wartime challenges

A 100-hectare subsurface drip irrigation system was successfully implemented in Ukraine’s Cherkasy region under challenging wartime conditions. Despite logistical and weather-related obstacles, the fully automated system was designed, installed, and commissioned in just 60 days—laying the foundation for a reliable, labor-efficient, and high-yield agricultural operation.

Location: Ukraine

Project Size: 100 ha

Crop: Onions

Irrigation Type: Drip Irrigation

How We Made It Happen

Challenge

The project required rapid deployment of a complex irrigation system across 100 hectares, during a time of regional instability and weather-related delays. Achieving deep subsurface installation, automation, and full system integration—within a compressed timeline—demanded precise coordination and experienced engineering.

Resolution

Metzer-Group completed the full scope of work in just two months, including trenching and backfilling, laying dripline at 32 cm depth, soldering mainlines, and installing a diesel pumping station, filtration system, and fertilizer mixing unit. The irrigation system was fully automated and commissioned on-site, providing the client with efficient control, minimal labor input, and the expectation of strong harvest results in the first growing season.

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Sub Surface Drip Irrigation

Experience precision-engineered irrigation that cuts water use, maximizes nutrient delivery, and drives smarter growth. Subsurface systems create cleaner, weed-free surfaces and optimize root zone conditions with minimal salinity. Advanced design reduces disease pressure, system wear, and routine maintenance. With fully buried infrastructure, SDI offers unmatched reliability—secure, efficient, and built for the future.

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