Water tanks can mean the difference between life and death.

Many farmers in developing countries have been personally affected by water shortages, which could have been avoided if water tanks had been made available to them. The availability of water, especially in developing countries, is at times unreliable, and the delivery unstable. This is if the water, which is so necessary for proper crop production, has not been contaminated by pollutants and other harmful chemicals. This has a negative impact on the economy as a whole and especially with regards to businesses, as water is one of the most basic essentials of life, in general, but essentially where agriculture is concerned.

Storing Rainwater in Water Tanks

The price of water is steadily increasing and many farmers are facing massive losses where unpredictable weather patterns are concerned, as they now need to rely on irrigation to keep their crops flourishing. Rainwater doesn’t cost one cent however, and with the technology to harvest and store rainwater, irrigating crops can be one less stress for farmers. Water can even be treated before it is distributed to the crops, and if pipes and pumps need to be tailored to suit the farmer, and the farmer’s budget, there are options available.

Supplying Rainwater for Agriculture

Water tanks, used for storing rainwater, can be tailored to different shapes, sizes and colours, to suit the needs of the farmer, the farm and the farmer’s budget. With so many different types of farms; dairy, grain, equestrian and animal farms, different requirements need to be met. Different tank-sizes have different installation requirements and the smaller, the quicker and cheaper to install. Concrete slabs are only necessary foundations for water tanks with a capacity more than 400 000 litres, and smaller tanks can take up to only one day to install upon a compacted sand base.

Investing into Rainwater for your Farm

Rainwater is 100% free, and it just needs to be captured to be at the farmer’s disposal, for whatever needs may be incurred. Whether the need for water be for feeding, irrigating lands, washing equipment or even for domestic use in the farmer’s own home, using water tanks creates an independent water source free from the disappointments experienced in developing countries with the irregular delivery of water as well as the proliferation in the cost of water.

What Qualities Should The Water Tanks Have?

It is convenient that the tanks are aesthetically-pleasing; with the availability of a wide variety of pastel colours, and designs and sizes that can be specially designed for any requirement. However what’s more important than the beauty of the water tanks should be the cost of maintenance. Fortunately, Rainbow Tanks require no maintenance whatsoever due to the durability of the zincalume from which they are made. Find out more today.