6 water tanks at a soft fruit farm, Buren

At Berrybrothers, a proud family business with a deep passion for soft fruit, they specialize in cultivating and marketing premium soft fruit, including redcurrants and blackberries. To ensure consistent quality, they are constantly innovating and implementing modern techniques.

To adapt to climate changes, optimise cultivation and improve the storability of soft fruit, Berrybrothers is fully transitioning to pot cultivation. This not only results in less fruit loss, but also enables the company to cultivate in a future-oriented way. By using sensors and data, irrigation and nutrition can be finetuned. Modern fertigation systems make sure the plants receive exactly what they need.

After harvesting season, the company has dedicated itself to preparing for the future. This is where our trusted partner, VGB Watertechniek played a very important role. The parcels were prepared, groundwork was laid and new pipelines were installed. VGB Watertechniek installed a hypermodern precision irrigation system and 6 NPI water storage tanks. In soft fruit farming, water is essential! But even more when growing plants in pots; plants rely entirely on the grower for water and nutrients so precise and controlled watering is essential.

With dimensions of 4 tanks at 9.14 x 3.05 meters and 2 tanks at 13.72 x 3.05 meters, these reservoirs provide a reliable water supply, even during dry periods. By implementing this system now, they secure the resources needed for a successful growing season.

This new irrigation system contributes to Berrybrothers’ goal: delivering premium-quality soft fruit!