Trial Results: Egypt
Solar Floppy vs centre pivot, on 23,000 acres
An on-farm demonstration on a 23,000-acre farm — mostly under centre-pivot irrigation — comparing solar-powered Floppy Sprinklers against large centre-pivot systems on wheat, barley and lucerne.
Production increases
+55%
Wheat
+45%
Barley
+40%
Lucerne
Beyond the yield gains
- Zero use of expensive pesticides and fungicides, thanks to even water distribution and less disease.
- Energy, water and fertiliser savings averaging 30%+.
- Stronger plant roots and crop vitality from rain-like irrigation.
- Improved quality metrics — seed size, protein content and germination rates.
Economics per hectare
- Production per hectare
- 8 tonnes wheat + straw
- Crop value
- ≈ US$3,940
- Cost
- ≈ US$1,000
- Profit
- US$2,500+
Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture — Shalateen Farm
Following a successful demonstration in May 2019, the Ministry's Shalateen Farm programme replaced recently installed impact sprinklers with Floppy Sprinklers.
Results may vary based on farmer experience, soil conditions, crop selection, water availability and climate.
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