Diesel is a core input in farm operations, from irrigation pumps and centre-pivot systems to tractors, harvesters and generators. During growing and harvest seasons, consistent supply is directly tied to the irrigation and harvesting schedule.
Agricultural uses of diesel
Farm requirements range from pumps running long daily hours, to machinery during planting and harvest, to generators at sites far from the grid.
- Irrigation pumps and centre-pivot systems
- Tractors, ploughs and farm machinery
- Harvesters during the harvest season
- Farm and facility generators
Seasonal supply
Fuel consumption rises in specific seasons. Volumes and frequency can be increased through the season and reduced afterwards, in line with the agricultural production cycle.
Farms far from urban centres
Many farms sit well outside urban areas, so advance scheduling and adequate on-farm storage capacity help reduce the number of trips required.
