If you are a farmer, or you would like to become one, there are several things that you will need. Obviously, you will need a large piece of arable land. Secondly, you will need farm structures and machinery. Thirdly, you will need the technical know-how to implement the farming project you are thinking about. Lastly, you will need irrigation services. To carry out irrigation in the farm, you must have a water source. This can be a local river or a water well. You can also make water pans with dam liners to harvest a large amount of rainwater during the rain season for irrigation purposes.
If you have to sink a water well, you must hire a competent irrigation firm to drill and cap the borehole. The borehole must then be connected to water tanks, both underground and above ground. To get the most rural irrigation services, you need to look for a competent service provider that has proven to be effective. Below are a few of the main factors to keep in mind when looking for a service provider:
i) Experience
You want to hire the most experienced contractor to offer the services you need. You want to hire a firm that has been offering irrigation services in Perth. Australia, for many years and has served thousands of clients before. This is because a contractor can learn a lot about their profession over time, so be sure to give priority consideration to the most experienced contractor. You should consider going through the portfolio of the irrigation contractors you have shortlisted to check out the type of projects they have handled in the past as well as the quality of service they normally offer.
ii) Systems Provided
There are many types of irrigation systems that can be installed on your property. There are gasoline, diesel and electric motor-powered water pumping system as well as wind powered water pumps. There are also solar based water pumping systems that can be installed on your property. Whatever the case, be sure to take your time to check and compare the irrigation systems offered by different firms and choose the right one for your needs.
iii) Licensing
Only licensed service providers should be considered. This is crucial because you are looking for a firm that has met all the minimum requirements as far as the law and professional qualifications are concerned.
iv) Cost
Obviously, you want to hire the most affordable service provider that can get the job done properly. Therefore, you must obtain and compare quotes before making a decision. We are considered an industry leader in the rural irrigation services industry, so be sure to call us for design, installation and ongoing maintenance services.
