This is an overhead sprinkler irrigation system. Its a low cost system
that basically requires a pump, piping and some sets of sprinklers
movable from place to place. With unpredictable rainfall patterns,
rain-fed agriculture is no longer reliable. Get a proper irrigation
system design and installation to boost you output. Call us today
If water is an issue, why not opt for drip irrigation system that
conserves water. With drip irrigation you can get up to 1M from an acre
of land. Rainfall is no longer reliable due to climate change. Avoid
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NFORMATION ON THE TYPES OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS...
What is Irrigation?
Irrigation is the replacement or supplementation of
rainwater with another source of water. The main idea behind irrigation
systems is that your lawns and plants are maintained with the minimum
amount of water required.Water is a
fragile natural resource and we have to incorporate methods to conserve
it and not over-use it. The implementation of an irrigation system
will help conserve water, while saving you time, money, preventing weed
growth and increasing the growth rate of your lawns, plants, crops and
flowers.
TYPES OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Ditch Irrigation
| Ditch Irrigation
is a rather traditional method, where ditches are dug out and seedlings
are planted in rows. The plantings are watered by placing canals or
furrows n between the rows of plants. Siphon tubes are used to move the
water from the main ditch to the canals. This system of irrigation was
once very popular in the USA, but most have been replaced with modern
systems. |
Terraced Irrigation
This is a
very labor-intensive method of irrigation where the land is cut into
steps and supported by retaining walls. The flat areas are used for
planting and the idea is that the water flows down each step, while
watering each plot. This allows steep land to be used for planting
crops. |
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Drip Irrigation
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This is known
as the most water efficient method of irrigation. Water drops right
near the root zone of a plant in a dripping motion. If the system is
installed properly you can steadily reduce the loss of water through
evaporation and runoff. |
Sprinkler System
This is an
irrigation system based on overhead sprinklers, sprays or guns,
installed on permanent risers. You can also have the system buried
underground and the sprinklers rise up when water pressure rises, which
is a popular irrigation system for use on golf courses and parks. |
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Rotary Systems
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This method of
irrigation is best suited for larger areas, for the sprinklers can
reach distances of up to 100 feet. The word “Rotary” is indicative of
the mechanical driven sprinklers moving in a circular motion, hence
reaching greater distances. This system waters a larger area with small
amounts of water over a longer period of time. |
Center Pivot Irrigation
This is a form
of overhead irrigation. Steel or aluminum pipes are joined together,
supported by trusses, mounted on wheeled towers. The sprinklers are
situated on the length of the tower and they move in a circular motion. |
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Where can I get aluminium or steel irrigation pipes in Kenya, to install an overhead irrigation system?
ReplyDeletePlease contact francois.griesel@valmont.com
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IRRIGATION INFO
irrigation is a system of supplying (land) with water by means of artificial canals, ditches, etc, esp to promote the growth of food crops.
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