Trails have confirmed the Hydrosmart water management system can save farmers substantial costs with clean water for stock and crops
In the face of changing climate and water challenges, South Australia’s Hydrosmart is pioneering sustainable solutions for farmers with their innovative water conditioning technology.
And there is even more reason to act now to transform hard, saline, and mineral-rich bore and dam water into a valuable resource with an end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sale on several systems.
The EOFY sale will save farmers further when they adopt Hydrosmart’s clean water system that employs computer-generated resonance frequencies to alter the physical properties of water without chemicals or filters.
This process dissolves minerals like calcium and iron, preventing scale buildup in irrigation systems and enhancing water flow. The treated water retains beneficial minerals in a form more accessible to plants and livestock, promoting healthier growth and productivity outcomes.
Livestock also benefit from improved water quality. Farmers have observed increased weight gains and reduced illness in cattle and sheep when provided with Hydrosmart-treated water, even from previously unsuitable sources.
Backed by a scientific trial
Following the commencing of a 3-year scientific trial with SARDI on sheep, the CEO of Hydrosmart Paul Pearce is keen to share how methane reduction is also an outcome of sheep drinking treated water due to increased micro-oxygen availability potentially impacting outputs. Developed with a cud output testing device on site.
Another independent plant trial has showed a 34.5% increase in Broccoli crop outcomes over a summer crop on treated V untreated bore water at 2,000ppm TDS.
Farmers have reporting significant benefits of activated water.
In NSW farmer Scott Darcy from Highbank Farms installed a 300mm HydroMAX system on flood irrigation and saw worms returning and improved soil softening instead of hard rock like soil, he could pick up handfuls and observed a 25% increased yield on the winter cereal and lucerne crops.
Similarly, in Tintinara SA, Michael McCabe noted a 25% increase in Lucerne crop yield and improved soil with reduced chemical compaction after using Hydrosmart-treated water of 4,500ppm TDS.
Cost saving benefits
Economically, Hydrosmart offers the most cost-effective solution.
The units are maintenance free and operates at approximately a cost of $10 per year in electricity charges with many of the original units still working 25 years later, the same as the day they were first turned on.
By reducing need for chemical water treatments and extending the lifespan of irrigation equipment, farmers can achieve significant savings.
As climate variability continues to impact water availability, Hydrosmart’s technology provides a sustainable and efficient method for farmers to optimise their water resources, ensuring the health of their crops, livestock, and the environment.
Consider the Hydrosmart system to address a range of water issues for stock, pasture, crops and horticulture. To realise the full benefits of the Hydrosmart water treatment system, see more information on this link.
Find out how Hydrosmart can help solve your water issues, call direct on 1300 138 223. Take a look at the video below to see how Hydrosmart worked with Agronomist Brett Irvine on a 283ha (700-acres) farm at Menindie NSW to eradicate scale, salinity and iron issues.
