Where to save

Energy-smart farming

Farming today is a business. As a farmer you are also a businessman, someone who is just as concerned about keeping operational costs under control as you are about your fields, crops and cattle.

As a farmer, you also know that energy costs are rising and adding significantly to operating costs. Controlling these costs means becoming more aware of energy and the ways you can use electricity more effectively without compromising your farm's productivity.

By making small changes to the way you use power, you can ensure that you get the best value for your "energy rand" and also play a part in reducing the demand for power - especially in peak periods when the possibility of load shedding is always present.

You can make a start on effective power saving by looking at your operation and assessing the equipment you use and the tasks you use it for.