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For Moosa Ngwenya and Seunkie Maseko, farming is about more than just growing crops. It is about the broader responsibility of feeding a nation and helping build a country. “We have a country to feed, and we have a country to build,” says Moosa. “As farmers, you wake up in the morning, and you don’t only think about the crops, but also about the people you have to feed. It’s all about food security. If we make some profit, we will be looking into replacing some of our older pivots with Agrico pivots,” he adds.

Drawing on Agrico’s extensive experience in irrigation design, this article explores the key considerations behind creating efficient, reliable irrigation systems, from water availability and crop requirements to pivot sizing, energy consumption and sprinkler selection.

Absa AgriBusiness has partnered exclusively with Agrico to offer qualifying clients preferential finance on new pivot irrigation systems, with interest rates from as low as prime less 2%. The partnership provides farmers with flexible repayment structures, faster turnaround times and access to Agrico’s extensive irrigation service network across Southern Africa.

With 440 hectares of bananas under irrigation, Inyoni relies on a precisely engineered irrigation system to meet the high water demands of its crop. Working closely with Agrico, the farm has developed innovative solutions tailored to the unique conditions of Komatipoort.

Op die diep sandgronde van die Noord-Vrystaat bly die resep vir sukses eenvoudig: maak die grond oop, laat die wortels dieper groei en benut elke druppel water ten volle. Met die Agrico T-reeks skeurploeg word die grond se potensiaal volledig ontsluit, een hektaar op ’n slag.

In samewerking met Agrico-kundiges is dit nou vir Carl en Cawood Crous moontlik om water met sonkrag van rivier na dam te pomp, en met behulp van gravitasie na hul spilpunte te vervoer.