Agriculture Markets

Supporting Canada’s Agricultural Businesses with
Smarter Water Solutions

The Canadian agriculture market is highly diversified, ranging from vast grain farms on the Prairies to high-value specialty crops and greenhouses in Ontario and British Columbia. Water management is critical across the sector, making pumping systems an indispensable and major capital investment. The industry is currently defined by two major pressures: the need to enhance efficiency to combat rising input costs, and the need to adapt to increasing climate variability.

Agriculture is the largest single consumer of water in Canada, with much of that water used for irrigation, particularly in the Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and parts of B.C.

Primary Applications

Pumping systems are used for:

Irrigation

Drawing water from surface sources (rivers, reservoirs, lakes) or groundwater (wells) for sprinkler, pivot, and drip irrigation systems.

Drainage

Removing excess water from fields, particularly in wetter regions or following intense rainfall.

Fertigation/Chemigation

Dosing fertilizers and chemicals into the irrigation water supply.

Livestock Watering

Supplying water to animal operations.

Greenhouses

Circulating water for hydroponic systems and heating/cooling.

Agricultural Pumping Challenges & Advanced Pumping Solutions

The Canadian agricultural sector is increasingly adopting advanced pumping technologies to improve irrigation efficiency, manage water scarcity, and reduce operational costs. Modern farms face diverse challenges—from fluctuating water tables to abrasive silt and the need for remote automation. Below is a breakdown of the most common pumping issues and the technologies Nevtro supplies and supports to solve them.

Challenge

Solution

Pump Technology Focus

High Energy Costs

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

VFDs are integrated with pumps to adjust motor speed precisely to the required flow and pressure. This prevents over-pumping, matches variable crop needs, and significantly reduces electricity use.

Abrasive Wear & Silt

Wear-Resistant Construction & Filtration

Utilizing high-chrome alloys or polyurethane/rubber-lined components in slurry and centrifugal pumps. Installing upstream screening and filtration systems to remove sand and debris before the water reaches the pump.

Water Scarcity & Drought

High-Efficiency Submersible Pumps

Submersible and Vertical Turbine Pumps are used for deep wells and surface water, as they push water rather than relying on suction, making them highly effective when the water table drops. The focus is on energy-efficient designs.

Inconsistent Flow/Demand

Smart Pump Systems

IoT-enabled pumping systems use pressure and flow sensors to communicate with the irrigation controller. This automation maintains a constant pressure setpoint, optimizing water delivery across large pivot systems and ensuring the pump always runs near its most efficient point.

Remote Operation

Solar-Powered Pumping

Adoption of solar power to run smaller, remote pumps (especially for livestock watering or localized drip irrigation). Pumps are often DC-compatible or utilize specialized Renewable Solar Inverters (RSI) to run standard AC pumps from solar panels.

Flooding/Excess Water

High-Volume Propeller Pumps

Using Propeller Pumps (Axial-Flow) for quick, high-volume removal of excess water in drainage applications, allowing for faster land access after heavy rain.

Nevtro’s Approach

Irrigation pumps that deliver
consistent water supply for crops.

Durable, low-maintenance pumps designed to
maximize uptime during peak farming cycles.

Dewatering and drainage solutions to
protect fields and equipment.