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For photos in a collage showing Futurepump solar pumps being given to farmers from different groups around Nigeria

The Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (NREA) to tackle food insecurity by providing solar irrigation pumps to low-income smallholders

POSTED ON November 22nd, 2022 Helen Yapp

A national project aimed at tackling the growing challenge of food security across Nigeria, whilst also reducing agricultural carbon emissions, has launched this month. This ambitious venture brings together governmental bodies, local partners and farming communities, and is designed to support year-round vegetable growing through the introduction of innovative technologies. Accessing water for irrigation is […]

How much do you know about your water source?

POSTED ON November 16th, 2022 Freya Herman

What many people don’t realise is that a water source is going to determine a lot about a farm. When planning what and how much you can grow, how many harvests you will get and how you could irrigate – it all comes down to your access to water and how you plan to use […]

Solar irrigation for higher latitudes

POSTED ON October 26th, 2022 Freya Herman

We sometimes hear that people living far from the equator (at higher latitudes more than 30 degrees north or south) think that solar energy is not a practical option for them – but they are wrong. This myth stems from decades ago. Back then solar panels were a lot less efficient and a lot more […]

Solar irrigation on a no dig kitchen garden with Huw Richards

POSTED ON September 28th, 2022 Freya Herman

We have more to share from YouTube! It was great to see the Futurepump SF2 on Huw Richards no dig kitchen garden in Wales, and hear how it has helped keep it all growing through the drought this summer! From the sheer variety of plants grown to the challenges the drought this summer has thrown […]

Futurepump solar pump factory viewed from the farm

Growing an ‘industrial oasis’ at the Futurepump factory

POSTED ON September 7th, 2022 Helen Yapp

Until recently, when you zoomed in on Futurepump India on Google maps, all you saw was a barren rectangle of earth. The area on the outskirts of Rajkot, Gujarat State, in which the Futurepump factory has been built on is new to development – a blank canvas. Once the site was purchased and construction began, […]

This photograph shows water raining down onto small plants. It’s being used to set the scene of this article about preparing for when the rain comes. The text alternative is “Rain lightly falling” as this best describes the intended impression.

From drought to rain – how to make the most of changing weather on your farm

POSTED ON August 24th, 2022 Helen Yapp

Prolonged periods of drought and then sudden downpours of rain are becoming increasingly common weather patterns around the globe. Where there used to be a more consistent and steady flow of the changing seasons, we are now experiencing more extremes on both ends of the scale. Extremes in weather cause challenges for all ecosystems. Plants […]

Irrigating in the increasingly volatile weather conditions in the UK

POSTED ON July 20th, 2022 Freya Herman

We’re not the only ones enjoying the temperatures coming down across the UK after the past few record-breaking days – our crops and plants will be relieved too! It feels quite timely to share Geoff’s experiences with their SE1 solar pump on Brimwood Farm in East Anglia, UK. Geoff has been looking for ways to […]

Solar Powered Irrigation in Sunny Suffolk, UK

POSTED ON June 15th, 2022 Freya Herman

Our week got off to a great start seeing Applewood Acres Farm share a video chatting through their Futurepump SF2 solar pump and how, in just a week, it is already changing how they can irrigate their farm in Suffolk, UK for the better! “It is fantastic, it has been life-changing for our farm… It […]

A close up for hands soldering electrical equipment

Futurepump Product Support and The Right To Repair

POSTED ON April 13th, 2022 Amie Marie

We at Futurepump believe that everyone has a right to repair and maintain products so that they last for years and years. […]

“Without water, we can’t continue”

POSTED ON April 6th, 2022 Helen Yapp

In 2021 Cedars Farm invested in a Futurepump solar water pump. Using solar appealed as it allowed them to keep the farm off-grid and clean from polluting fuel pumps. […]

Guest Blog – The Difference Solar Irrigation Can Make in Canada

POSTED ON February 2nd, 2022 Freya Herman

Below is a guest blog shared from Cedar Hedge Farm in Ontario, Canada, looking at how they managed the unusually dry weather in 2021. These updates were written by Farmer Chris in July 2021 and January 2022. From the different solar pumps they tried, to the impacts of irrigation on crop growth, this is a […]

Peter - a solar water pump farmer

Meet Peter – A Solar Water Pump Farmer

POSTED ON October 13th, 2021 Freya Herman

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

POSTED ON June 23rd, 2021 Freya Herman

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. […]

Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

POR QUE USAR ENERGIA SOLAR PARA ALIMENTAR SUA BOMBA DE ÁGUA?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Amie Marie

Fornecendo uma maneira sustentável e confiável de manter suas culturas de cultivo durante todo o ano, ao mesmo tempo em que economiza tempo e dinheiro em sua fazenda. […]

Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

Pourquoi utiliser l’énergie solaire pour alimenter votre pompe à eau ?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Helen Yapp

Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]

Farmer walks her solar panel across her field

Why use solar energy to power your water pump?

POSTED ON May 26th, 2021 Freya Herman

Providing a sustainable and reliable way to keep your growing crops all year round, while saving you both time and money on your farm. […]

Matthew - solar pump farmer - working

Meet Matthew – A solar water pump farmer

POSTED ON April 28th, 2021 Freya Herman

Hear from Matthew how solar irrigation has benefitted his farm. Including less work, more income, and expanding his farm! […]

Uganda pilot farm for REFRUIT automated irrigation project

Irrigation of the future

POSTED ON March 10th, 2020 Helen Mallett

We have eight generous farmers and farmer groups who are helping us test and improve this automated irrigation system. […]

A member of staff from WOTA Malawi shows a Futurepump SF2 solar pump to a group of farmers

Meet the distributor: WOTA, Malawi

POSTED ON August 14th, 2018 Helen Yapp

WOTA distribute Futurepump solar pumps across Malawi, you can find more out about them and find out how to get in contact with them, here. […]

WOTA Malawi demonstrating the Futurepump solar irrigation pump to farmers

Malawi – “The warm heart of Africa”

POSTED ON August 7th, 2018 Helen Yapp

Based in Lilonqwe, right in the centre of Malawi, to the west of the lush and fertile lake shores of Lake Malawi: Futurepump distributor WOTA! […]