Farmers need durable farm inputs to sustain Agriculture operations in the long term. Reliability and durability of a fence can assure success in Agriculture operations. Currently crop protection measures in India range from crude barbed wire/electric fences to solar fences. Agrifenz® is a professional solar fence, evolved from 25 years field experience to prevent crop loss.
The promoter George Eapen has vast experience in the field of solar fencing since 1996. Based at Coimbatore, a crucial elephant habitat, his services were sought as Resource Person on Safety of Electric fences, at Wildlife Stakeholders meets since 2000. R&D helped secure 2 Design Registrations in the field of electric fencing. Established a credible portfolio of satisfied customers in Agriculture, pan India.
Safety is paramount in active fence systems. In the absence of clear guidelines on safety, farmers on the fringe of forests are vulnerable when unregulated electric fences cause wildlife fatality. Solar charging does not necessarily make an electric fence safe, as it merely completes the Cycle of Safety.
Agrifenz® is powered by safety certified energizers from Germany with EN and CE markings, for targeted control of any animal species, from snake to elephant.
Proven control solutions have evolved from keen observation of animal behavior towards electric fences. The maximum power permitted for energizers is 5 Joules. Agrifenz® is kept in operation 24x7, as all animals in the habitat need to get conditioned to respect the fence.
Surviving impact from powerful animals like Gaur, Deer and Nilgai is a challenge to any fence. Agrifenz® is designed rugged to minimize damage and avoid replacement of posts. Pre-tensioned fences employ load bearing posts at bends and change of slope.
Wild boar being a crashing species, posts are spaced at 4m and wires spaced close, to slow down the rushing wild boar. Depending on the range of species, fence height varies from 1m to 2m and posts are spaced 4m-15m apart.
Agrifenz® is custom-designed based on the species and terrain, hence solutions are unique at every site. With so many variables, price cannot be computed on cost/m basis.
Elephants are the most powerful and resourceful of all animal species. With growing population of elephants and humans, man-animal conflict is bound to rise, competing in the same landscape. Walls and trenches have limitations but Solar fence remains a viable and affordable deterrent, which is upgradeable.
Individual elephants employ unique adaptive techniques, to beat down the fence. Posts are protected with Hot/Live Wires to prevent grabbing by the trunk. However, seasoned elephants learn to avoid contact with high-voltage fences and kick posts to smash the fence.
The Offset® Electric fence is a low-maintenance 4-line fence, designed to dissipate impact energy of a kick and keep working, to dissuade determined crop raiding elephant herds.
The Offset® Electric fence is a low-maintenance 4-line fence, designed to dissipate impact energy of a kick and keep working, to dissuade determined crop raiding elephant herds. The Offset Fence was endorsed by The World Bank in 2015 at Nepal, qualifying for Direct Contracting. 40% crop loss and loss of human lives were avoided. Repeat orders were placed by Nepal Government in 2019 and 2021.
Supply/Training has been our forte, as villagers from the Nepal communities are trained to maintain their fences.
With increasing man-animal conflict, Safety is compromised when farmers are desperate to protect crops by any available means. Small and marginal farmers are particularly vulnerable, as they often get in trouble with the Law.
Farmers need safe, quality farm inputs to retain the younger generation of farmers in their fields, Community fences can sustain small farmers who do not have the means to invest in quality fences.
Small and marginal farmers in contiguous areas can collectively form a cluster and erect quality fences with help from Banks.
Banks in India fund 80% for Safe and Durable Solar fences
Modern day farming is being re-defined with the influx of neo-farmers and professionals from urban areas, armed with vital resources for agriculture operations. Remote management of farms from the comfort of their homes and offices is desired.
Professional fences can deliver 24x7 security, to protect crops and farm inputs. Proactive alarms and SMS alerts draw their attention to view cameras
Weed control is the biggest challenge to electric fences, especially during monsoon when labor is in demand. 6th Generation energizers have adaptive power feature, to burn back vegetation in contact with fence. Lower lines are weed tolerant, to maintain constant voltage on upper lines.
Mulch sheet underlay is a permanent weed control technique to sustain organic farming, avoiding the use of chemicals. A thin layer of soil spread over the plastic sheet extends the service life, preventing UV damage. The fence straddles the covered sheet to prevent weed growth on either side.
- A useful tool in Agriculture!
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