Eliminating high diesel irrigation costs

Recurring fuel costs can make dry-season production difficult to sustain. This field story looks at the assessment, system design, and operating changes involved in moving to solar irrigation.

The challenge

The farm needed a dependable way to move water without exposing every irrigation cycle to changing diesel prices.

The approach

SystemsAgro assessed the water source, crop plan, and daily demand before sizing the pump, solar array, and field distribution.