GREENHOUSE ONIONS FARMING IN KENYA Greenhouse onion farming is the current method of growing onions in enclosed polythene sheeting structure. Generally, onions farming are best recommended to be done in the green houses. Greenhouse provides good climate and conditions necessary for the growth of onions. THE BENEFITS OF GROWING CROPS IN A GREENHOUSE Over time, …
IRRIGATION IN KENYA The total area equipped for irrigation for Kenya was initially 23,000 hectares. The total area equipped for irrigation in Kenya increased from 23 thousand hectares in 1968 to 151 thousand hectares in 2017 growing at an average annual rate of 4.00%. Irrigation is the artificial application of water in a controlled amount …
Sprinkler Irrigation system in Kenya Sprinkler irrigation system is yet another common irrigation system that you could install on your farm to compensate for the low rains that Kenya has been experiencing for quite some time. Actually, a sprinkler irrigation system can be termed to be the opposite of a drip irrigation system. This type …
Takeoffs as an irrigation equipment takeoffs as irrigation equipment is a plastic fitting that connects the main pipe with a dripping tap They come in different sizes, but most common are 8mm(eight-millimeter),12mm(twelve millimeters) and 16mm (millimeter). Currently, 16mm (millimeter) takeoff is the most common in the market and most preferred by most farmers. This comes …
Unblocking the clogged drip tape/ drip line emitters In unblocking the clogged drip tape/ drip line emitters, let’s understand the meaning of emitters. Dripline emitters are the small outlets/holes that are arranged along with the drip tape. Drip emitters ensure efficiency and consistency in water dripping out from the tape. Unblocking the clogged drip tape/ …
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IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS. Eunidrip irrigation systems is one of the biggest irrigation equipment suppliers. We deal with irrigation equipment. They include a drip system, overhead irrigation systems, and flooding irrigation systems. The drip system involves the provision of water below the plant stem. The overhead irrigation system involves the provision of water above the crop …
Land preparation is a process that involves several activities they include, plowing, breaking. Addition of important soil nutrients. The purpose of these activities is to improve crop/plant growth and development. Land preparation ensures that there is sufficient water, heat, oxygen, and other important soil nutrients. This process will allow the soil to be more compressible …
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHILE BUYING A WATER PUMP FOR IRRIGATION Things To Consider While Buying a Pump For Irrigation may include a series of considerations which may need a professional to demystify some facts below are some of the things to check out for 1: FLOW RATE Time t Things To Consider While Buying a Pump …
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Reliable Agronomy Services in Kenya and Across East Africa. Agronomy services are provided to farmers to help them understand the relationship between soil and the crops they grow. Three examples of Agronomy services in Kenya 1.Pests and disease control methods2Planting, cultivation and harvesting methods3Crop production optimization. It is therefore very crucial for farmers to consider …
