subject: Pivot Optimisation [print this page] The key to sustainable growth and profit The key to sustainable growth and profit
With the increasing costs of water and electricity it is essential that the farmer use his resources to the utmost, to ensure maximum growth and profit.
The problem situation
The person in charge of the pivot must be on the farm, and on site, to see whether the pivot is working or not.
The person in charge must be at the pivot to activate or deactivate the pivot.
If the pivot got stuck and the pump is still running the problem gets worse and it increases the time it takes to get the pivot going again because of the over irrigation in one position.
The electricity supply to the pivot and pump are from different Escom transformers. The electricity supply to the pivot can be deactivated while the electricity supply to the pump is still activated and all the water is pumped through the pivot in one position.
Due to crime in South Africa it is also dangerous to activate and deactivate a pivot during the night.
Cable theft is a big problem. It is only realised when the person in charge want to activate the pivot and the pivot is not working.
If the cable that connects the pump and the pivot needs to be replaced it could be a very expensive exercise. The life cycle of the cable is also very limited.
The ideal situation
Every user wants to monitor and control his pivot, because problems with it can create problems with his harvest and have an influence on his income.
The solution
By building in securities into his system the farmer can lower his risks. Agrifarm has the solution for you to save water and electricity. This empowers the farmer to get a balance between his water, electricity, growth-factors and his harvest per hectare. This also empowers the farmer to make more informed decisions and builds a stronger case against the government regarding water rights.
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