Agrico
Make every drop count with Agrico irrigation systems
Two main factors determine the success of any irrigation system: First, the correct type of irrigation must be chosen for the crop and the specific conditions. The system must be designed to be reliable and to make best use of the available water with a high degree of uniformity[...]
Save water and electricity with Agrico
Water is the one natural resource without which no farmer can produce. "Everything in agriculture today revolves around good water management," says Riaan Botha, General Manager of Green Valley Nuts of the Karstens Group near Prieska in South Africa. They produce pecan nuts on 635 hectares and maize on[...]
Work deeper and wider with Agrico’s new T1000 folding wing ripper
Any implement must prove its worth before the Versters of Potlachi Family Trust even consider it. Therefore, every aspirant implement is thoroughly tested on their farm near Luckhoff, in the central part of South Africa. They ensure that only the best machines are bought to support their strive towards[...]
Stretch water and reduce costs with Agrico
A desperate water shortage handicapped Beerseun Farm’s irrigation operations outside Tzaneen in the northern part of South Africa up to a year ago. But it took a dramatic positive turn when they employed the best technology and equipment they could lay their hands on, to get the maximum out[...]
Save energy and irrigate more profitably with AGRICO’s GPS based Web Control
AGRICO recently introduced a new GPS controller with which pivots can be controlled on AGRICO's well-known internet application. By controlling pumps according to the specific need of the pivots, heaps of energy are saved. Devices on the internet Advanced Rain Pivot Control and Pump Control connect irrigation devices to[...]