The rising demand for sustainable energy on farms has made solar pumps a leading choice as a cleaner alternative to petrol-powered pumps. Both serve similar functions in irrigation, water extraction, and small-scale energy production, but differ significantly in energy sources, environmental impact, costs, and efficiency. Solar pumps harness sunlight through photovoltaic panels, offering a renewable […]
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 […]
Treat your soil right and you will be rewarded with happy and healthy crops. First, what is your soil type: is it clay, loam, or mostly sand? […]
Strong winds can damage and kill your plants, suck moisture away from your land, and even degrade top soil as your latest nutrients are whisked away by the air itself. […]
Market gardening is a business model based on the sustainable and efficient growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers for sale. […]
If you are using a water source on or near your land, make sure that you monitor the water levels and have the correct permission to access it. […]
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. […]
What is the SF2H? The SF2H is Futurepump’s high-head solar water pump. The Futurepump SF2H solar water pump works via a series of interconnected parts. They work together to convert the sun’s energy into mechanical energy which draws water through the pump. […]
Hear from Matthew how solar irrigation has benefitted his farm. Including less work, more income, and expanding his farm! […]
We have designed Futurepump solar pumps to be plug-and-play; simple to set up and use. Once you have set up your pump you should have no problem with leaving it to fill your tank or irrigate your crops for as long as they need. […]
There are several things to consider when transforming your farm into a business. Here are some steps which will help you reach your goal. […]
Recently we have been working to reach more farmers in our sales regions through product demonstrations and field visits. […]