Verdi Partners with Vanden Bussche Irrigation to Enhance Affordable Irrigation Automation in Ontario

Verdi has partnered with Vanden Bussche Irrigation to provide Ontario growers with affordable irrigation automation solutions. This collaboration allows local access to Verdi's retrofit automation technology, supported by Vanden Bussche's expertise in irrigation. The partnership aims to address challenges like labor constraints and rising costs for growers by implementing an affordable, scalable automation system without the need for extensive infrastructure changes.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Verdi has formed a partnership with Vanden Bussche Irrigation to offer Ontario growers access to affordable irrigation automation. Verdi's retrofit platform will be supported by Vanden Bussche's irrigation expertise, enabling local growers to upgrade existing systems without extensive modifications.

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The system allows for remote control and real-time monitoring, improving labor efficiency and crop management. The partnership is expected to provide $250 to $500 savings per acre in labor and fuel and increase revenue by 10 to 20 percent per acre through better crop management. This initiative targets growers facing labor shortages and water management challenges.