Amiran

Seedlings are grown in the purpose-built nursery and greenhouse. The company produces tomato, pepper, eggplant and melon seedlings, as well as seedlings from seeds supplied by clients. A variety of fruit trees are available on special order 2 months in advance. Young banana trees (Williams variety) are always in stock. However clients are advised to order in advance to avoid disappointment.

Amiran Ltd has a full complement of experienced staff that are on hand to guide clients on the best way to grow their crops and get the best and most cost-effective results. Seeds are planted for a specific order after a 50% payment in advance. Seedlings of vegetable crops are available 4 to 5 weeks after the placement of the order. A certain amount of seedlings are prepared on a speculative basis.

Training program

Amiran Ltd offers a comprehensive training program for farmworkers in order to support their clients. The training program includes courses such as land preparation, irrigation scheduling, fertilisation and pesticide spray programmes. Because of the above facilities and quality services, Amiran Ltd has become a top choice for horticulturalists throughout the country.

Variety of seedlings

• Tomato, Nemonette and Nemonadin
• Cabbage, Riana and Cp1
• Onions
• Peppers
• Eggplants
• Lettuce
• Banana plants, from tissue culture
• Fruit tree seedlings

Amiran agro-chemicals are one of the most innovative crop protection ranges. They cover various crops such as vegetables, maize, citrus, wheat, soybean and tobacco. Amiran has highly experienced staff to advise its clients on the most cost-effective use of the agro-chemicals and the best way to handle the chemicals whilst ensuring the environment is not harmed. Plant diseases have a significant economic impact on yield and quality, thus managing diseases is an essential component of production for most crops. To prevent plant disease, Amiran provides the following agro-chemicals:

Fungicides

Amiran provides a wide range of fungicides that control fungal disease by specifically inhibiting or killing the fungus causing the disease. One example is Phosphite 600, Orius.

Insecticides

Amiran stocks the full spectrum of pesticides for controlling red spider mites, aphids, leaf miners and many more. These products include akari for spider mites and decis for cutworms.

Growth regulators

Amiran also offers several brands of growth regulators to aid plant growth. These chemicals can be used from the transplanting stage to the ripening stages of the plant. Ethephon is one such product used during ripening.

Fertilisers

Plant nutrition is vital. Amiran understands that healthy plants bring larger yields. The company supplies a complete range of fertilisers to ensure that all plant nutrition needs are met. These fertilisers include multi-k, polyfeed, fruttero and N-force.

Seed dressers

Seed dressers are applied to the seeds before planting, to protect, to feed and to encourage growth. Amiran sells several types of seed dressers to suit the differing needs of farmers.

Amiran suppliers

• Avima
• Bayer
• Gap Chemicals
• Haifa
• Hamashbir Agriculture
• Intro Lab Chemicals
• Makhteshim Agan South Africa
• Sinneri

Types of chemicals and fertilisers

• Fungicides
• Growth regulators
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Specialty fertilisers

Branch contact details

• Kitwe office: 2505 Corner Juba and Eshowe Road, Light Industrial Area, Kitwe, Zambia +260 212 223 106 Email- amiran@kitwe.microlink.zm
• Choma office: 38 Yesako Complex, off Livingstone Road, Choma, Zambia Tel: +260 213 220 947 Email: choma@amiranzambia.com
• Mkushi office: 75 Hillview Park, Independence Way, Mkushi, Zambia Tel: +260 215 392 191 Email: mkushi@amiranzambia.com

Amiran provides a valued service to the rapidly expanding telecommunications and IT sector. The company creates communication solutions from scratch to meet individual requirements. Amiran can also work with clients who have older systems, helping them migrate to more modern and efficient equipment, allowing for modular growth.

Motorola equipment

Amiran offers commercial and private Motorola two way radio communication solutions. Motorola delivers increased capacity and spectrum efficiency, integrated data communications and enhanced voice communications. Units can be supplied with integrated GPS features. It is relatively easy to backhaul or extend your network with Motorola's wireless bridging solutions – suitable for virtually all environments.

Motorola's high-performance point-to-point radio solutions operate in many frequencies, providing reliable connectivity even in the most challenging environments, congested and high-interference environments. These systems are excellent choices for building-to-building connectivity, high-speed Internet access, backhaul, Voice-over-IP, multimedia and video surveillance applications. Motorola solutions include:

• Digital communications
• Mobile and portable GPS and indoor tracking
• Various GPS applications
• Wide area IP based coverage
• P>T>P wireless solutions
• Modular implementation
• Gradual migration options

Pelco products

Amiran designs and installs reliable Pelco security systems, from simple video surveillance systems for small shops to more complex surveillance systems for high profile buildings. Amiran is continuously upgrading its security technology with the latest in CCTV technology, video analytics, high definition cameras and IP (Internet Protocol) based CCTV equipment. Amiran offers the following Pelco products:

• Video security systems (CCTV)
• Security management
• Access control systems
• Explosion-proof and professional camera enclosures
• High-security housings
• Thermal imaging

Microwave networks solutions

Amiran provides reliable microwave network solutions. The company offers point-to-point radio systems that operate in various frequency ranges, providing reliable connectivity when and where you need it. Amiran supplies the following microwave solutions:

• Wireless infrastructure
• Last-mile solutions
• Point to Point and Point to Multi-point Microwave systems
• Full backhaul wireless
• Turnkey solutions for public safety, utilities, mobile carriers and private networks

Karel electronics systems

Amiran is able to enhance clients' communication networks with high quality and cost-effective PABX/PSTN solutions that meet all communication requirements. Using the public switching concept manufactured by Karel, Amiran offers comprehensive solutions to a multitude of requirements in connection with supplying sparsely populated areas with a telecommunications infrastructure. Amiran supplies the following Karel electronics systems:

• PABX solutions — analog, digital and hybrid
• Public switching solutions
• Centralised management systems

Radwin networks

In order to meet the increasing demand for wireless communication in Zambia, Amiran supplies Radwin solution. It uses antenna arrays and sophisticated signal processing to provide higher performance system capacity, range, indoor penetration, data rate, multipath mitigation and interference resilience and reduced latency. Amiran supplies the following Radwin networks:

• Wireless solutions for communication service providers
• LOS solutions

Teldor cables and systems

Amiran is able to fulfil all cable needs using the Teldor range of products. Teldor manufactures a wide range of wires and cables for telecommunications, electronics and electricity, and is a leader in the design and production of high data-rate copper and optical LAN cables, industrial BUS, instrumentation and control cables. Amiran offers the following Teldor cables and systems:

• Data communications cables
• OPTILAN fibre optic cables
• Industrial BUS cables
• Control cables
• A wide range of coaxial cables
• Special applications solutions

Radware switches

Amiran supplies Radware multi-WAN switches that maximise the effectiveness of a WAN, reduce service outages and effectively manage bandwidth consumption.

SCADA systems

SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) operates with coded signals over communication channels so as to provide control of remote equipment. Amiran supplies SCADA systems for various applications including utilities and safety.

Amiran sources most of its equipment from reputable companies all over the world, particularly Israel. Some of Amiran's suppliers include Zimmatic, Netafim and NaanDan Jain irrigation. The company operates under Balton CP Group which is a British company with a presence in several Sub Saharan African countries. Balton CP Group delivers high-quality projects and business solutions in the field of agriculture, as well as various other sectors.

Amiran has a full complement of trained staff which includes irrigation specialists to guide clients on the best systems for water management and irrigation. The staff at Amiran are able to provide advise on the most suitable methods of cultivation and post-harvest solutions that result in sustainable and profitable farming.

Amiran Ltd provides the following irrigation systems:

Centre pivot irrigation

Amiran has a stock of centre pivot systems. Centre pivot irrigation is a form of sprinkler irrigation consisting of several segments of pipe (usually galvanised steel or aluminium) joined together and supported by trusses, mounted on wheeled towers with sprinklers positioned along its length. The system moves in a circular pattern and is fed with water from the pivot point at the centre of the arc. These systems have proved themselves as highly appropriate and effective for varying types of terrain, cropping situations and irrigation requirements. Amiran's centre pivot systems are well-constructed using quality materials, and every component is designed for peak reliability, performance and efficiency.

Overhead irrigation (sprinklers)

Overhead sprinklers are designed for a wide range of general field uses. Portable, semi-portable and solid set systems are used to meet the demanding needs of modern, economic irrigation systems. Amiran stocks sophisticated overhead sprinklers, from small nozzle size with low flow rates to large nozzle size with high flow rates. These sprinklers are field-tested and made from highly corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring long life and minimum maintenance.

Drip irrigation

Amiran also provides drip irrigation systems, recognised as one of the most efficient irrigation system, particularly with regard to water consumption. A well-designed drip irrigation system loses practically no water from runoff, deep percolation or evaporation. Drip irrigation also reduces water contact with crop leaves, stems, and fruit, creating conditions that deter the onset of diseases. Drip irrigation scheduling can be managed precisely to meet crop demands, for increased yield and quality.

Microjet irrigation

Amiran supplies a variety of micro-irrigation systems such as trickles, micro-sprays and micro-sprinklers. Micro-irrigation systems have a number of advantages over more conventional methods of irrigation. Less labour is required to operate micro-irrigation systems and as only small areas of the soil are irrigated, weed growth is minimised. The amount of water used can be closely managed to match the requirements of the crop.

Dam lining

Dam lining is one of the most cost-effective and reliable choices for water storage. Amiran is a specialist in dam lining. All its liner projects are managed, supervised and installed by experienced technicians.

Small scale irrigation

Amiran Ltd also has many irrigation options for small scale farmers. The company can provide irrigation systems for vegetable gardens and fruit orchards that are cost-effective and efficient.

Amiran irrigation systems

• Centre pivot irrigation
• Overhead irrigation (sprinklers)
• Microjet irrigation
• Drip irrigation
• Dam lining
• Small scale garden irrigation

Amiran is supplied by

• Zimmatic, South Africa and USA
• Netafim, Israel
• NaanDan Jain Irrigation, Israel