Drip Irrigation is the most efficient water and nutrient delivery system for growing crops. It delivers water and nutrients directly to the plant’s root zone, in the right amounts, at the right time, so each plant gets exactly what it needs, when it needs it, to grow optimally. It enables farmers to produce higher yields while saving on water as well as fertilizers, energy.

How does it work?

Water and nutrients are delivered across the field in pipes called ‘driplines’ featuring small units known as ‘drippers. Each dripper emits drops containing water and fertilizer, resulting in the uniform application of water and nutrients direct to each plant’s root zone, across an entire field.

Advantages

• High consistent quality yields
• Huge water saving, less evaporation, no run off less waste
• 100 percent land utilization- drip irrigates uniformly in any topography and soli type
• Efficient use of fertilizer and crop protection, with no leaching
• Less dependent on weather

Farmers looking to invest in a drip irrigation system should calculate ROI versus alternative irrigation methods. Because drip irrigation delivers significant increases in crop yields while saving on inputs (water, fertilizer, energy and labour), it can pay for itself in a relatively short period of time and give farmers more profit in their pocket.

COST INCLUDES EXCEPT WATER STORAGE TANK

• Three lines per bed
• PVC/HDPE mains
• Submain pipes, connectors and fittings.
• Training
• Site visit is Ksh 10,000 subtracted from desired quote