Modern Irrigation Systems & Technologies

Modern Irrigation Systems & Technologies

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Food and Beverage
Food and Agriculture
Business Model Description

Design and install modern irrigation systems and technologies, such as drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, and center pivot or solar pumping systems, which optimize water and energy use in agricultural fields benefitting greenhouse farmers, as well as small and medium-sized farmers including fruit and vegetable, grain, and cotton farmers.

Expected Impact

Increase crop productivity by optimizing water use and lower agricultural production costs while ensuring the effective use of water recourses and preservation of soil.

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Updated: 13 Nov, 2023
Azerbaijan
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
15% - 20% (in IRR)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
38% of arable land in Azerbaijan is irrigable (55).
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) Zero Hunger (SDG 2) Life on Land (SDG 15)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
No Poverty (SDG 1) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

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Sector Sources
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