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"Phytech is an integral part of our irrigation strategy", John Duarte
From dusk until dawn, from Australia to the US, we're connecting top growers to their trees, soil and irrigation systems. Based on our...
Phytech Team
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Phytech Success story: Sal Parra, Jr, Burford Ranch
Sal Parra Jr., MBA ,Assistant Farm Manager at Burford Ranch, manages over 12,000 acres of almonds, vines, garlic, onions and other crops...
Phytech Team
Aug 18, 20212 min read


AlmondBeat #7: The art of Post-harvest irrigation
Harvest is on its way in many parts of Central Valley California. For non-growers this might seem like it's time for a vacation. But a...
Phytech Team
Aug 16, 20213 min read

2021 AlmondBeat 6: Deficit irrigation - revolutionized. optimized
One of the effects of the severe weather conditions this season in Central Valley, California, is that almond growers have entered...
Phytech Team
Jul 25, 20213 min read


AlmondBeat #5: Optimize hull-split with our algorithm. Just ask your trees
Hull split is around the corner in California and the northern hemisphere and growers need to apply strategic deficit irrigation, to...
Phytech Team
Jul 2, 20213 min read


AlmondBeat #3: Stay one step ahead of the heat. Learn how
As temperatures in the valley continue to rise and break records, and water is becoming ever more precious, it's time to level up your...
Phytech Team
May 18, 20212 min read

2021 AlmondBeat #2: Pressure check-up and optimizing nut size
In our first AlmondBeat report for the 2021 season, we learned how Phytech users are able to identify the exact point in time when their...
Phytech Team
Apr 7, 20213 min read


Amanteco Almonds - "Good 2021 harvest, trees looking good, and 25% water savings"
It is amazing how conditions can differ from one place to the next – from one part of the world to another. In the past 4 days some areas...
Phytech Team
Mar 23, 20213 min read


2021 AlmondBeat report #1: Trees woke up! When and how much should you irrigate?
As our southern-hemisphere growers are busy harvesting, in the northern-hemisphere, things are just warming up, and trees are waking up....
Phytech Team
Feb 23, 20213 min read

Mandolé Orchard: "water use efficiency was 20-30% lower than the industry standard"
One of the things that makes us really happy here at Phytech is when our customers are able to keep their trees super-productive and...
Phytech Team
Jan 17, 20211 min read


Select Harvests: "At one farm alone, this approach has saved over 600 megalitres of water a year"
Select Harvests is Australia’s largest vertically integrated nut and health food company and one of the world's leading almond growers,...
Phytech Team
Nov 26, 20201 min read

Hero spotlight: Stephan Le Roux from Amanteco South Africa
Phytech’s irrigation management platform is used by top-tier almond growers. These growers are collectively accountable for 30% of the...
Phytech Team
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Ethan Nicol finds answers by asking the trees
The question of how do growers know when and how long to irrigate is at the heart of what we do here in Phytech. Our approach is to "ask"...
Phytech Team
Sep 25, 20201 min read


AlmondBeat #10: Post-harvest irrigation will define 2021 yields
Your next season's yields depend on how well you maximize post-harvest through irrigation. As always, it all starts with listening to...
Phytech Team
Sep 10, 20203 min read


Things are blooming down under
While our northern hemisphere almond growers are entering harvest, here in Cooltong, South Australia, things are blooming, as caught by...
Phytech Team
Aug 6, 20201 min read

AlmondBeat 9: Avoid barking with this irrigation formula
Harvest is around the corner and soon slow-motion videos of shakers working in orchards will flood your social feed. These awe-inspiring...
Phytech Team
Aug 2, 20202 min read


AlmondBeat #8: Optimize hull-split practice by leveraging your trees' feedback
Hull split is around the corner and that means growers are weighing in on how to apply strategic deficit irrigation, mainly to avoid hull...
Phytech Team
Jun 29, 20203 min read


AlmondBeat #7: What did the heat teach us?
Every challenge is a chance for growth and learning. Last week's heat wave provides us an excellent opportunity to dive deep into each...
Phytech Team
Jun 8, 20202 min read

AlmondBeat #6: What are the 3 keys for trees' happiness?
As temperatures are fluctuating in the valley and heat is peaking, here are 3 keys for keeping your trees happy and super-productive....
Phytech Team
Jun 8, 20202 min read

AlmondBeat #5: Our new pressure sensors take the pressure off
As more growers are applying irrigation more frequently, pressure becomes an issue. Luckily, with the new pressure sensors, our customers...
Phytech Team
Jun 8, 20201 min read
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