AGRICULTURAL PROPANE
SPACE AND WATER HEATING – ENGINE FUEL – CROP DRYING – INSECT AND WEED CONTROL – IRRIGATION
Propane serves as a versatile and efficient energy source in various agricultural applications, offering numerous benefits that contribute to the industry’s productivity and sustainability. Some key advantages include:
Cost-Effectiveness: Propane is often more cost-effective than other fuels, providing farmers with an affordable energy solution for powering equipment, irrigation pumps, and heating systems.
Versatility: Propane can be used for a wide range of agricultural applications, including crop drying, pest control, and heating greenhouses. Its adaptability makes it an ideal choice for diverse farming needs.
Reduced Emissions: Propane is a cleaner-burning fuel compared to traditional alternatives such as gasoline and diesel, resulting in lower emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. This aligns with environmental regulations and promotes sustainable farming practices.
Portability: Propane is stored in portable tanks, offering flexibility in remote or off-grid farming locations where access to conventional energy sources may be limited. This portability ensures that farmers can have reliable energy wherever it’s needed.
Reliability: Propane equipment tends to be highly reliable, with lower maintenance requirements compared to some other fuel alternatives. This reliability ensures consistent energy availability, reducing downtime and increasing overall efficiency.
Energy Efficiency: Propane-powered equipment often boasts high energy efficiency, translating to better performance and reduced energy waste. This efficiency contributes to overall cost savings for farmers.
Rural Accessibility: Propane is readily available in rural areas, making it a convenient energy source for farmers in remote locations. This accessibility contributes to the resilience of agricultural operations.
Reduced Soil Compaction: Propane-powered equipment, such as tractors and forklifts, is typically lighter than diesel-powered counterparts, leading to reduced soil compaction. This benefit helps maintain soil health and promotes better crop yields.
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NON-TOXIC. PORTABLE. DEPENDABLE.
CROP DRYING
Propane-fueled moisture-control technology reduces the need for chemical application, producing healthier chemical-free crops, easing the harvest process, and increasing food safety.
SPACE & WATER HEATING
Farmers can benefit from significant savings by using propane-fueled space heaters and tankless water heaters in their workshops and barns.
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Advanced propane-fueled stationary irrigation engines offer increased efficiency and reliability with reduced maintenance needs.
ENGINE FUEL & POWER APPLICATIONS
Energy costs are always a concern for farmers. With propane-fueled irrigation systems, vehicles, generators, and lawnmowers, farmers can keep operations running smoothly and get the job done…for less.
Propane-fueled power generation systems produce affordable, reliable, and efficient on-site power. Because of lower fuel and maintenance costs, propane-fueled vehicles cost less to operate than gasoline vehicles.
INSECT & WEED CONTROL
Propane-fueled heat, flame, and steam technologies enable farmers to treat for insects before they become a problem to crops and in some cases, a health issue. Insect infestations can damage stored crops reducing quality and making crops unfit for human and animal consumption.
Propane-fueled flame and steam are proving to be effective methods for weed control without the use of chemicals.
SANITATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT
Propane fuels technologies that can sanitize soil without the use of chemicals. These flame treatments can also reduce pathogens and moisture in the sand bedding of dairy facilities or the floors of poultry houses.
Waste management is one of the biggest concerns of livestock operations and other types of agriculture. Propane is an excellent fuel source for technologies that help maintain the proper management and disposal of waste materials.
FROST PROTECTION
Each year millions of acres of fruit and other crops are at risk to freezing temperatures. Propane is an excellent energy source for orchard heating because of its portability and the ability to provide powerful heat.
