R&D is a key component in Barari’s endeavours to remain the leader in their field. An obligation to the broader community is to pursue the company vision of being environmentally responsible. Much of the research is focused on improving the efficiency of our activities, including energy consumption, water use and labour-saving activities. Research endeavours to continuously introduce alternative technologies and management techniques to solve some of these problems.
Irrigation systems research
There is a clear relationship between tree condition and salt
content of the irrigation water, which is then either aggravated or mitigated against by soil condition and irrigation management techniques. In essence, irrigating trees with saline water is more about salt management than about quantity of water applied. Some ongoing research is taking place to unravel the extent of this relationship, particularly related to subsurface irrigation and automation of irrigation systems.
Other research
- Evaluation of new plant species
- Evaluation of new products
- Modelling interactions between diesel consumption, borehole yield and condition of pumps
- A new mycology section has been formed to supplement the chemical laboratory. Present research is to in-vitro inoculate seedlings with mycorrhiza
