Meet Ann from Jade Aqua Farm – A solar water pump farmer
We visited Ann in Kenya on a hot, sunny day during the dry season to see how she was putting her Futurepump SF2 solar water pump to work […]
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Meet Peter – A Solar Water Pump Farmer
Peter is a solar water pump farmer of a four-acre commercial farm near Nakuru, Kenya. Peter gave us a tour of his amazing shamba (farm), including the new borehole and water pan he is installing to improve irrigation outcomes across his whole farm. […]
Guest Blog: Inspiring Young Farmers – Malawi Fruits
As a result of this project, 193 young people are now farming in their own gardens, growing cash crops and 163 of them are receiving double income. […]
Meet Matthew – A solar water pump farmer
Hear from Matthew how solar irrigation has benefitted his farm. Including less work, more income, and expanding his farm! […]
USAID Powering Agriculture – Innovator Reflections
Over the last six years, Futurepump has been proudly supported by USAID – Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development. […]
Meet the distributor: Solar Development PLC, Ethiopia
A solar water pump for irrigating a farm is the cheapest and easiest way to increase crop yield and profits. […]
Ethiopia’s battle for control over its genetic resources
Thought to be where one of the world’s oldest grains was domesticated, between 3000 and 6000 years ago, Ethiopia has a long farming tradition […]
Meet the distributor / Rencontrez le distributeur: Emicom, Mali
Get in contact with Emicom now and find out more about buying one of Futurepump’s solar water pumps in Mali! […]
Mali: berceau du riz africain
Certains cultivateurs flottants de riz africain peuvent tolérer des inondations jusqu’à 2,5 m de profondeur! […]
Mali: birthplace of African Rice
Some floating cultivators of African rice can tolerate flooding up to 2.5m deep, and it grows very differently than Asian rice. […]
Meet the distributor: VITALITE, Zambia
The pumps do not require expensive fuel but free, unlimited sunlight energy and hence no contribution to global warming… […]
Zambia: farming and copper mining – essential industries for the last 1500 years
It’s predicted that climate change for Zambia will result in less rainfall, which will arrive in more infrequent but heavier bursts. […]
Meet the distributor / Rencontrez le distributeur: Yandalux, Burkina Faso
The Futurepump kit is sturdy, easy to set up and move around in the field, and ideal for pumping from shallow water sources. […]
Burkina Faso: La mutation du paysage
Le changement climatique signifient que l’agriculture au Burkina Faso connaît une transformation rapide et drastique. […]
Burkina Faso: A changing landscape
Burkina Faso’s population is expanding by roughly 3% per year, and most farms in Burkina Faso are between 1 and 2 hectares… […]
Meet the distributor: Davis & Shirtliff, Kenya
“One person working alone is limited in their endeavours. Many people working together have no limit to their achievement.” […]
Kenyan Greens – a staple crop helped by solar irrigation
Kale is a staple crop in Kenya but one which can reap big returns if done wisely. Irrigating in the dry season is a big part of this… […]
Mozambique: Changing irrigation practices led by a changing climate
The Futurepump Tour to Mozambique: we cannot wait to explore smallholder farming, climate change and sustainable agriculture potential here! […]
Meet the distributor: Hatoum Trading, Ghana
Meet our solar pump distributor in Ghana. They love Futurepump solar pumps because it is a one time investment with zero fuel costs! […]
New distribution countries: Venturing into Ghana
We are very proud to welcome a new distributor into the Futurepump family; Hatoum Trading Company; bringing solar irrigation to Ghana. […]
