Do you spend too much money watering your poorly graded fields? Is your crop growing well in some areas but poorly in others? You are not alone. Many Indian farmers are dealing with this issue, because their fields were never properly graded.
Today, there are two ways you can level your farm - the old traditional method, and the new land laser leveler technology. In this guide, I will compare both methods in plain language, so you will know which one will work best for your farm.
What is Traditional Leveling?
Old Method of Leveling
Traditional leveling is the method that our fathers and grandfathers used. In traditional leveling, you will have a wooden plank or metal blade attached to your tractor. The farmer will drive his tractor back and forth of the field many times. The farmer would see the highest and lowest level of soil, depending on what he can see thru experience if it would be level.
Traditional leveling takes time. A 10-acre field would take about 2-3 days of labor. Even after all that time and work, a field never ends up level. In few months, in most cases, it would be needed to be leveled again.
Issues with Traditional Leveling
The main issue of using the traditional leveling method is that it won't make your field perfectly flat. It will leave some spots high and some low. When you irrigate your field, the water will collect in the low spots. The high spots will be dry.
This creates a number of issues:
- •Your crops won't grow uniformly
- •You waste a lot of water
- •Some of your seeds will not sprout well
- •Your fertilizer is not uniformly distributed
- •You will get less production from your farm
What is a Laser Leveler for Your Land?
New Laser Technology
A laser leveler for your land is a modern contraption using laser music and computer technology to make your field perfectly flat. It will work to a very high standard - the difference across the whole field is only 2 centimeters!
And the great part? It will flatten 10 acres in one day! It will probably take about 2-3 days using the traditional method.
Would you like to learn more about the technology? Read our dedicated article: What is a Laser Leveler for Land?
How It Works
No need to be concerned you don't have to be an engineer to understand how this works because the Laser Leveler has three components:
- Laser stand - A rotating laser light mounted on the corner of your property
- Receiver - Attached to the tractor blade; receives the laser signal
- Computer control - Moves the blade up and down automatically
This is how it works: The laser light rotates and creates a flat reference plane of laser light (think invisible flat surface). The receiver attached to your tractor is constantly sensing whether the blade is too high or too low in relation to the laser. The computer then raises or lowers the blade to match the laser height automatically.
You just drive the tractor in straight lines! The machine levels everything automatically!
Main Differences - Simple Comparison
Time Taken
Old System:
- • 4-5 hours to level one-acre
- • You have to do multiple passes over the field
- • You have to check and recheck
Land Laser Leveler:
- • 1-2 hours to level one acre
- • One pass through the field is sufficient
- • Do not have to check and recheck
Water Savings
This is where the land laser leveler excels!
Old Method:
- • Water flows to low areas and creates puddling
- • High areas will stay dry
- • You will waste 20-30% of your irrigation water
- • You will need more irrigation passes
Land Laser Leveler:
- • Water will distribute uniformly across the entire field
- • You will save 25-30% water every growing season
- • Very simply: if you are using 100 liters of water as an example, you will save 25-30 liters of water if you laser level
For farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and Maharashtra (where water costs are high, this is a tremendous savings)
Crop Yield (Farming Production)
Old Method:
- • Plants grow with uneven and varying growth
- • Some plants are very good in growth; others are very poor
- • Lower in the total production level
Land Laser Leveler:
- • All crops will be at the same height
- • More uniform germination of crop
- • 15-20% higher production level
Real story: If you are getting 40 quintals per acre now, you will get 46-48 quintals if you laser level. That's an additional 6-8 quintals per acre! For a 10-acre farm, that's an additional 60-80 quintals each season.
Find out more: The effects of transformed crop yield and water use with Laser Land Leveller
Cost Comparison
Old Method:
- • Costs about ₹2,000-3,000 per acre
- • Every year need to level
- • For 10 acres = ₹20,000-30,000 every year
Land Laser Leveler:
- • ₹4,000-6,000 (one time cost) for custom service to level
- • Last 3-4 seasons
- • Buy your own Laser Land Leveller at ₹2-5 lakhs
Advantages of Laser Land Leveller
Cost advantages
Let's talk about the actual amount you will save:
1. Water savings - 25-30% less water needed = ₹15,000-25,000 per year in savings (for 10 acres).
2. More production – 15-20% more crop = ₹50,000-80,000 additional profit.
3. Less seed needed - Better sowing = ₹5,000-8,000 in savings.
4. Less waste fertilizer - Even application = ₹8,000-12,000 in savings.
Total additional profits per year on your 10-acre farm: ₹75,000-1,25,000!
Learn about all the benefits: Top 5 advantages of Laser Land Leveller.
Farming benefits
- All crops grow homogeneously (your fields will look good)
- Irrigation will be very easy
- Fewer weeds will grow
- Harvesting will well be easier and faster
- Implements work better on flat fields
Time savings
Time is money! With land laser leveler:
- Leveling will take 1-2 days rather than the previous 5-6 days
- Watering will take less time
- You will have more time for other valuable tasks on the farm
- One leveling will typically last 3-4 years
Cost and Getting Your Money Back
Purchase Options
You will have three options:
Option 1: Hire a Custom Service
- • Cost around ₹4,000-6,000/acre
- • No capital outlay nor need to buy a machine.
- • Good for first-time users
Option 2: Buy a Machine
- • Your purchase costs approximately ₹2-5 lakhs
- • 40-50% Government subsidy that is available
- • Estimate after subsidy is around ₹2-4 lakhs.
- • Check the laser land leveling machine we offer: Laser Land Leveler-Zero Series
Option 3: Rent a Machine
- • Some companies rent machines out
- • It is a good option to try it out before purchase.
When Can You Expect to Recoup Your Investment?
For a hypothetical 10-acre farm:
- • Investment: ₹5 lakh (after subsidy)
- • Additional profit per year: ₹1 lakh
- • Recoup in: 2-3 years
In just 3 years, you're at the point where the profit you make will be pure profit! You can also earn some additional money by leveling the fields for your fellow farmers in your village (₹3,000-4,000 per acre).
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Traditional Leveling If:
- •You have a very small farm (less than 2 acres)
- •You have a very tight budget at the moment
- •You only need temporary leveling
- •You only level the land approximately once every 5-6 years
Choose the Land Laser Leveler if:
- You have 2 acres or more of farmland.
- You want to save water and money.
- You want to increase your crop production.
- You are interested in a long-term benefit.
- It is expensive to irrigate water in your area.
- Your growing crops are practices like rice, wheat, cotton, or sugarcane.
In short: If it is your intention to farm for the next ten years, buy the land laser leveler. It will pay you many times over!
Conclusion
In summary, when we consider both methods, land laser leveler is so much better than traditional leveling. It may cost a bit more up front, yet will greatly benefit you:
- Save 25-30% water every season
- Average more crop productions of 15-20%
- Save money on seeds, fertilizer, and a whole lot of labor.
- Payback on your investment within 2-3 years
- Earn additional income with the service to more farmers
Thousands upon thousands of progressive farmers across Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have already made the switch to land laser leveler technology. They are saving more water, making more money, and farming more scientifically!
Ready to Make Your Farm Better?
Would you like a RARE opportunity to witness the operation of a land laser leveler ON YOUR FARM?
Call Apogee Precision today!
Our specialists will:
- Go to your farm
- Provide you with a live demonstration
- Explain the government subsidy process
- Help you determine your cost savings
- Advise on bank loans
What are you waiting for? You too can save our most precious resource, water, and earn more profit on your farm TODAY!