Fueling Your Farm With Propane
Agriculture is a booming industry in Western Canada and has long been supported by propane fuel. Whether your farm is a small nursery, a family farm, or a corporate operation, CanGas can supply you with the propane you need for crop drying, irrigation, weed control, heating, and more. As a clean-burning, low cost, and environmentally responsible fuel source, propane offers the versatility and efficiency you need to power your farm.
Propane-Powered Agriculture & Forestry Applications
- Building & Barn Heat
You can use propane to heat your barns, orchard, greenhouse, and other buildings on your farm. As a clean-burning fuel, propane is healthier for your livestock and also costs less than other heating methods.
- Crop Drying
Propane can fuel crop-dryers that use thermal energy to speed up the process of crop heating and drying. Propane-powered crop dryers produce consistent heat to ensure crops dry evenly with virtually zero risk to the grain.
- Irrigation
Diesel and gasoline-powered irrigation engines can pollute your carefully curated crops, whereas an engine powered by propane is clean-burning, more efficient, and reliable.
- Weed Control
Propane flame weed control is an organic alternative to harmful herbicides and pesticides. Flame weeding produces intense heat that ruptures plant cells, causing the weeds to wither and die. After using this weed control method, workers can return to the field immediately, eliminating downtime. It can also be applied in any weather conditions and at any stage of growth.
- Vehicles
Propane is a cost-effective alternative to diesel and gasoline. Fuelling your farm vehicles with propane, including light-duty pickup trucks, mowers, tractors, and other engines, can also reduce greenhouse emissions.
- Forklifts
Approximately 90% of forklifts run on propane, as they are cleaner and quieter than diesel-powered equipment. Propane-powered forklifts can be safely operated within barns, warehouses, and around the farmyard, and are more reliable than electric models that lose power throughout the day.
Canada’s Agricultural Solution
We pride ourselves on being the solution for Canadian farmers. Our propane services make it easy for businesses to access the fuel they need in a timely and efficient manner. When you create an account with CanGas, everything from the ordering to the payment and delivery becomes streamlined and simple. Feeding the country is a big job, but we can help. Contact your local CanGas branch to learn more about propane uses in the agriculture industry.
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