The Hidden Cost of Uneven Fields
Did you know that uneven fields lose up to 40% more irrigation water and produce 15-20% lower crop yields? Traditional farming has always had irregularities over its fields which resulted in water pooling, uneven seed placement and crop growth.
This is no longer true with the new and innovative laser land leveller technology that is revolutionizing agriculture by rectifying these issues. Precision equipment is allowing farmers to increase crop productivity and save water like never before creating a sustainable and profitable farming system.
Understanding Laser Land Leveller Technology
A laser land leveller is an agricultural implement that utilizes leading laser guidance systems to create a level field with an allowance of ±2mm. It contrasts with traditional levelling which was an impaired observation of a level surface and was completed with simple tools.
Laser land levellers work by controlling and continuously guiding the position of the blade according to laser signals in all areas of the farm to create uniform field preparation. As well as creating a better base for crop growth it also lends a positive influence on water management.
How Laser Land Levellers Increase Crop Yields
Precision Field Preparation
Laser land leveling provides consistent seedbeds to ensure evenly distributed seeds and consistent planting depth. This precision increases the potential for germination because seeds have equal access to moisture and nutrients, in comparison to aspects of agriculture when we receive a compounded return based on the sporadic growth patterns of an uneven field.
Improved Nutrient Distribution
Level fields provide our crops with uniform fertilizer applications, and better nutrient uptake throughout the root zone. The consistent gradient made by laser land leveller technology allows for optimal root development, which helps our crops with nutrient uptake and growing to their fullest potential.
Quantifiable Yield Improvements
Farmers using laser land levelling consistently report crop yield improvements of up to 8% above standard practices. Laser land levellers significantly improve the yield and quality of rice and wheat crops by establishing better growing conditions throughout the entire field.
Water Conservation with Laser Land Leveller
Reduced Water Use
By precision grading land in a uniform manner, the laser land leveller provides perfectly level fields, avoiding water pooling and runoff which creates more uniform water distribution. This detailed level of grading eliminates wet and dry pockets within the field giving every plant the amount of moisture they need to grow while using less overall water.
Energy Savings
Research has shown using laser land leveller saves farmers up to 755kWh per season! As the uniformity of water distribution reduces pumping and eliminates the need for multiple irrigation cycles on uneven parts of the field.
Time Savings
With precision levelling, the laser land leveller saves farmers 47-69 hours of irrigation time per season. The flow of moisture across a level field is uniform. The pass for the irrigation for every time is the same on a level field so farmers will spend significantly less time managing irrigation systems and more time on other important farming practices.
ROI of Laser Land Leveller Investment
Farmers can achieve excellent return on investment from a laser land leveller through water savings, increased production yields, and reduced labour expenses. Government programs offer subsidies for this climate-smart technology, improving farm affordability.
Most farmers will receive a payback within 2-3 seasons and thereafter will receive an ongoing cost savings and improved productivity. Explore our high-performance laser land leveller models to find the right solution for your farming operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is a Laser Land Leveller?
A laser land leveller is a laser-guided device that levels vast tracts of land to a precision of ±2mm, leading to improved growth of crops and improved efficiency of water use.
Q2. How will a Laser Land Leveller improve crop yields?
A Laser Land Leveller produces accurate, uniform seedbeds and ensures that the depth of seed placement is consistent. This improved formation leads to improved crop yields of up to 8% improving germination and crop growth.
Q3. How will a Laser Land Leveller save me water?
A Laser Land Leveller will save water by reducing water loss through meeting households uniform moisture requirements, and providing for crop planting conditions that avoid pooling and run off.
Q4. What are the cost and time savings?
Using a Laser Land Leveller could save farmers 755kWh worth of energy and that would allow for 47–69 hours saved from reductions in seasonal irrigation cycles, and pumping costs.
Q5. What is the return on investment for a Laser Land Leveller?
Most farm businesses will recover costs within their second-to-third season from increased yields, water savings, labour savings, and various levels of government subsidies.
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