irrigation division

helping people grow

Growing populations and urbanization in emerging economies are placing ever-increasing demands on the world’s food supply. Due to limited fresh water resources, this means more food must be grown with less water. How is Valmont contributing to the solution? The way we leverage our strengths and implement our strategies allows us to continuously deliver mechanized irrigation equipment of superior quality and value to producers around the world, helping them grow more with less water.
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conserving resources

Fresh water is a severely limited resource. Yet, with each passing year, the demands on our fresh water supply are intensifying. Paramount to humanity’s well-being is the ability to grow more food with less water. This is the source of enduring demand for Valmont’s mechanized irrigation equipment.

Producing More with Less

Population growth continues to stress the world’s food supply. The World Bank estimates global population will rise from today’s 6.8 billion to over 8 billion by 2025. Most of this growth will occur in developing countries, where roughly 800 million people are still undernourished. Producers worldwide are challenged to grow more food with limited resources.

Expanding middle class populations in developing economies are driving demand for higher quality, protein-based diets. The shift in food consumption requires that more grain be grown for livestock. This trend will continue to gain momentum as rapid urbanization and rising income levels lead to improved standards of living.

Limited water resources and escalating populations mean more food must be grown with less water. Of all the earth’s fresh water, only 1 percent is available for human use. Of that, approximately 70 percent is used for agriculture today. Without more efficient irrigation methods, the United Nations predicts the demand for water will escalate 70 to 90 percent by 2050.

Conversion from traditional flood to mechanized irrigation can have a far-reaching impact. Mechanized irrigation equipment can save 50 to 70 percent of the water used when compared to flood irrigation. Converting dry land to irrigated farming in arid regions offers further opportunities to increase food production using mechanized irrigation equipment.

Replacement of aging irrigation equipment in North America presents ongoing opportunities in the mechanized irrigation market. While built for durability, much of the mechanized irrigation equipment in the fields today is over 30 years old.

Biofuel usage is on the rise, driving demand for increased grain production for ethanol.

Sustaining Solutions

Valmont is a premier solution provider. We are the world’s largest manufacturer of mechanized irrigation equipment with the foremost global dealer network. Our water-saving Valley¨ brand center pivot and linear irrigation equipment is universally recognized for its unmatched quality and reliability. Our strength arises from our global presence, continuous innovation, and ability to leverage our resources. Through sustained engineering and service excellence, Valmont will persist as the industry leader.