Reliable irrigation can be a life-changing tool for all farmers, especially small-holders, who can cultivate year-round without having to depend on rainfall, and increase their yield and income by 3 to 5 times. Irrigation accounts for 70% of freshwater consumption world-wide and, 75% of that water consumed in irrigation is pumped from surface water sources. aQysta has started its initiative by developing the first product branded as the Barsha Pump (Barsha means rain in Nepalese), which utilizes energy from flowing water sources such as rivers or canals to pump water up, without requiring any fuel or electricity. Thus, the pump runs on zero operating costs and does not emit any greenhouse gases. The Barsha Pump requires little maintenance, making it suitable to be used in remote areas. The Barsha pump is propelled by a waterwheel, making it suitable for use in a wide range of rivers and canals, without the need for infrastructure (dams etc.). The waterwheel incorporates a patent-pending, integrated spiraling channel which performs the pumping function, based on a proven scientific principle. The Barsha Pump is designed as an assembly kit, so that it can easily be put together without the need for specialized knowledge or tools. Through its current and future innovations aQysta aims to enable year-round commercial farming for small holder farmers, leading to economic prosperity.
