Irrigation is an investment that generally pays back faster than any other farm investment. But how fast exactly?
Average Yield Increases
- Corn: from 5 t/ha to 9-10 t/ha (+80-100%).
- Sunflower: 2.5 to 3.5-4 t/ha (+40-60%).
- Vegetables (tomato): 30 to 60-80 t/ha (+100-167%).
- Orchard (apple): 20 to 40-50 t/ha (+100-150%).
- Soybean: 2 to 3.5-4 t/ha (+75-100%).
Example 1: Corn - 5 Hectares
- IRRIGO system investment: ~EUR 6,150.
- Without irrigation: 25 t x EUR 180 = EUR 4,500.
- With irrigation: 45 t x EUR 180 = EUR 8,100.
- Net additional income after water/energy costs: ~EUR 3,000/year.
- Payback: 2.05 seasons.
Example 2: Tomato - 1 Hectare
- Investment: ~EUR 1,500.
- Additional income: ~EUR 15,600/year.
- Payback: less than 1 season.
Example 3: Apple Orchard - 3 Hectares
- Investment: ~EUR 4,000.
- Additional income: ~EUR 20,500/year.
- Payback: less than 1 season.
Long-term Value
IRRIGO aluminum pipes last 50+ years. Corn example over 30 years: EUR 3,000/year x 30 = EUR 90,000 from a EUR 6,150 investment = 1,463% return.
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For a detailed budget breakdown by farm size, see our irrigation system cost guide.
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