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Faced with a tight deadline, Sampada-Agri and Agrico collaborated to install an irrigation system for sugar beans in just two weeks. This project showcased innovative problem-solving and effective teamwork, ensuring timely planting for Sampada-Agri’s expansion into sugar beans.
By the time Johan Abrie, managing partner at Sampada-Agri, knocked on Agrico Nylstroom’s door for a new irrigation system for sugar beans, the window for planting was closing fast. Sampada-Agri have established a prominent presence in the region, specialising in the export of premium strawberries and experiencing rapid growth in their cattle operation.
Now they planned to expand into the sugar beans industry and found themselves in need of a brand-new irrigation system. Agrico was asked to swiftly design, source and install an entire irrigation system according to their requirements. “When we sat down to discuss the extent of the project, our main challenge became evident: we only had two weeks to complete it from scratch,” says irrigation designer Wikus Engelbrecht.
Klipdrift farm is a picture-perfect landscape situated in the Waterberg area. With an abundance of rivers flowing between the mountains, it is common practice to establish reservoirs near the rivers, which eliminates the need for boreholes.
The design utilised water from the Grootspruit River for the first of three 6ha centre pivots. A Wilo submersible pump on a pontoon supplies the pivot with water. The use of a pontoon eliminates the risk of the pump undergoing a priming problem and also protects the pump against flash floods that can cause significant damage.
However, a significant distance between irrigation systems meant that an alternative water source was needed for the other two. Only during the later stages of the design did it become evident that the previously constructed dam would not suffice: an obstacle that no-one could have foreseen. Together, they decided to build a brand new 300 000-litre reservoir. A fully operational pump station, equipped with two borehole pumps, manages the water in the newly established reservoir, ensuring the precise application of the 14mm spray package.
Two weeks later, the job was done. This project testament to joining hands and seeing challenges as opportunities. By finding innovative solutions, the team successfully met the difficult deadline, an excellent demonstration of effective teamwork between client and company.
In hierdie ekslusiewe onderhoud gesels die Andrag-neefs, Walter en Roland, oor Agrico van vandag. Gebou op meer as ‘n eeu se ryk geskiedenis, doen Agrico alles behalwe stagneer. ‘n Groeiende taknetwerk, ‘n poel jong talent en aanhoudende investering in moderne vervaardiging, getuig daarvan. Lees meer oor hierdie twee bedryfsleiers se uitkyk op die landbou, en Agrico se seisoen van momentum!
Agrico stel die nuwe 12.5 m Hoë Spoed Dis bekend, ‘n robuuste werktuig wat ontwerp is vir doeltreffende boerdery met wyer werksdekking. Hierdie Hoë Spoed Dis, wat by NAMPO debuteer, help boere om tyd en geld te bespaar.
Fifteen years ago, Guru started his farming journey with little knowledge. Today, he has turned his 500 Ha farm in Zambia into a thriving enterprise and a family legacy. Using 20 Ha of drip-irrigation and two Agrico centre pivots, Guru has irrigated his way to success.
From efficient irrigation to purpose-built implements, Agrico offers the best of both worlds. Our expertise in irrigation design and seedbed preparation is what your farm needs to take it to the next level. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself at NAMPO 2024.
Faced with a tight deadline, Sampada-Agri and Agrico collaborated to install an illigation system for sugar beans in just two weeks. This project showcased innovative problem-solving and effective teamwork, ensuring timely planting for Sampada-Agri’s expansion into sugar beans.
“Sonkrag is die toekoms en ons visie by Agrico Vredendal is om die tipe tegnologie in besproeiing uit te brei,” sê Roekie Coetzee, takbestuurder van Agrico in Vredendal. “Dit is juis waarom ons reeds venootskappe in sonkrag begin vorm het: sodat ons die boer kan help om daardie omskakeling so moeiteloos as moontlik te maak.”
