Trial Results: Egypt

Farm Size: 23,000 acres most of which is currently under center pivot irrigation

On-Farm demo comparing: Solar-powered floppy sprinklers with large center-pivot irrigation systems (wheat, barley, Lucerne)

Production and Efficiency gains compared to Center Pivots:

• Production increases: wheat 55%, Barley 45%, Lucerne 40%
• Zero use of expensive pesticides and fungicides due to even water distribution and less disease
• Energy, water, and fertilizer savings average 30+%
• Plant root strength and crop vitality increased due to rain-like irrigation pattern
• Higher Quality: seed sizes, protein content, germination rates, greenness & freshness
• Production per Ha: 8 tonnes of wheat / Ha + straw for fodder = US 3,440 + US $ 500 

  Cost per Ha (approx.):  US $ 1000

  Profit per Ha (approx.): US$2500+

Note:  Farmer skills, soil type, crop selection, water needs, climate conditions vary between farms so your farm may experience larger or smaller gains than Al Salhia farm.