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solar pumps
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalSolar-powered irrigation systems: an asset for the futureSolar-powered irrigation systems use photovoltaic panels to run water pumps, giving off-grid farms energy independence, dry-season water and the chance to grow and sell more.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalThe use of renewable energy in agricultureExplains why farmers are adopting solar, wind and biogas energy, the cost, environmental and energy security benefits, and barriers such as upfront cost and rural infrastructure.