C. Java farmers start using solar-powered water pumps
The use of solar-powered water pumps allow farmers to reduce diesel fuel consumption and thus their production costs in the use of water for their rice fields.
Central Java farmers are adopting solar-powered water pumps to cut down on diesel fuel consumption and production costs, according to recent reports. This technology enables them to irrigate rice fields in the Sragi River area, even during the long dry season. Three farmers in Tengengwetan village, Pekalongan regency, were photographed beaming with joy as water flowed from the newly installed solar-powered pump.
Muhammad Chirom, a member of the Kendayan Farmers' Group, explained that the pump allows them to avoid purchasing diesel fuel for their water pumps, instead only using diesel in the evening. As a result, 20 hectares of rice fields in the village can now receive water, thanks to the solar-powered pump drawn from the Sragi River to irrigate the agriculture irrigation channel.
The farmers are encouraged to share their experiences, suggestions, and any issues they have encountered with the technology through The Jakarta Post.
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