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"With your engineering mind, you were able to solve it. I think it was a very direct approach, solution-driven."
“Your lightweight service is appealing. We have used big consultants and never felt like we were on top of their priority list”
“The design you did was very professional and added a lot of value. Your engagement and quick communication also added a lot of value in bringing everyone together.”
Bad design makes it even more costly
The current situation:
According to the Water Research Commission, up to 63% of South Africa's surface water resources are utilized for irrigation, accounting for 90% of high value crop production and 25-40% of industrial crop production, over a total of >1.3 million hectares.
Effective irrigation is critical economic and water security issue, both on a farm and on a national scale.
Most operations don't start seeing the losses until it's too late. Systems that look "fine" turn out to:
ANT | Feasibility StudiesNot all ideas are equal. Technical and financial feasibility studies help you to work out which development option makes the most sense in terms of IRR, NPV and ROI metrics, so that you make more money. Clear numbers, no surprises.
ANT | MasterplansYou need a big picture plan for your operation. Our development masterplans build feasibility study concepts into phased action plans so that you can implement development in a way that makes sense both technically and financially.
ANT | Infield Irrigation DesignEffective infield irrigation, whether drip, micros, center pivot or sprinkler is critical to your success. We design industry leading irrigation systems that and are robust, simple to maintain and minimize operating cost.
ANT | Irrigation UpgradesIs your irrigation system costing you money through low pressure issues, incorrect application, or bursting pipes? Our specialised irrigation system assessments help you modernise by focusing on identifying critical components that need upgrading while re-using all functional infrastructure.We design cost-optimised systems to fit your vision
Your system shouldn’t just work on day one. It should work every day for the next 20 years, without wasting electricity, breaking down, or confusing the people who need to operate it. Ant Consult designs irrigation systems and water infrastructure for the big picture:
We are independent and professional
We are so confident in the integrity of our designs, that if not operating as intended, we will conduct a free troubleshooting exercise and management training to ensure that you are getting everything that your new system has to offer.
Ant Consult carried out all-inclusive design of a conservative, high‑efficiency drip irrigation system for a 135 ha citrus irrigation development. The design maximises operational flexibility, energy efficiency and automation readiness while safely managing diverse operating scenarios.
Ant Consult developed an integrated services masterplan for NADEC’s Hail agro‑industrial hub, covering roads, bulk water, sanitation, electrical supply and greenbelts, with a phased infrastructure and cost plan.
A detailed hydraulic investigation of Aloe Ridge Villages 1 & 2 combined ground‑truthing, flow/pressure logging and hydraulic modelling to separate real leakage from normal consumption. The work provided Capital City Housing with costed, data‑driven upgrade and pressure‑management recommendations.
Intensive. Extensive. Pumpstations. Drip. Pivots. Micros. What on earth is going on?
We offer three level of service packages for irrigation design: Essential, Professional and Enterprise.
The Ant Implementation Method (AIM - who doesn't love a sexy acronym) delivers world class, professionally designed irrigation systems that are easy to manage and minimize lifecycle cost. Here is how we make things happen.
