Affordabilty and cost of Hydroponics farming in Kenya

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Hydroponics farming in Kenya, as a profitable alternative for traditional methods of farming. Hydroponics farming in Kenya is revolutionary, and it is especially appealing to agriculturists looking to expand into less productive areas. Hydroponics” recent technological advancements have created limitless agricultural opportunities, allowing you and other prospective farmers to harness high productivity even in the …

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Drip irrigation systems

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  The drip irrigation system has become a household name in agriculture. It is the method of delivering water near the plant enabling the farmer to grow crops with much less water compared to other irrigation methods. Drip systems are adaptive to terrain, soils, harsh climates, and choice of crops (except those broadcasted e.g. grasses). …

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Solar Powered Pumping

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Solar pumps Current high electricity and petroleum costs in the country as choices of power to operate and run an irrigation system is a discouragement to many farmers. The same sources of energy are leading in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whose effects are experienced through climate-related challenges. Solar power as an alternative …

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Furrow irrigation system

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This system unlike the basin is comprised of narrow channels constructed in parallel between rows of crops., or Water is siphoned from an open channel to the furrows. Alternatively, water is supplied using small pipes from a larger water pipe into the channels. As the water flows along the furrows, it infiltrates into the crop’s …

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Basin irrigation systems

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Basin irrigation

This is an irrigation system where water is applied to a basin either using a pipe or an open channel. Basins can be constructed to serve one seedling e.g. a fruit tree or more seedlings e.g. vegetables or cereals. Much water is required to sustain the crop as much of the water is lost through …

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Sprinkler irrigation systems

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This is an irrigation system that is suited for broadcasted crops or where the field has mixed crops. Water is propagated uniformly over the ground imitating the rainfall. This is a suitable option when there is plenty of water e.g. from a river, pond, or borehole. Water is pumped directly to the field without requiring …

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Dam lining

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We design and construct water harvesting systems such as water pans and line them with geo-membranes (dam liners) and cover them with shade nets etc. The lining of water pans is necessary to control water seepage and maintenance of the aesthetic value of the harvested water which can be contaminated by intruding water e.g. groundwater. …

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Greenhouse

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Greenhouse Design, Supply & Construction Irrihydrosol Ltd designs, supplies and constructs custom greenhouses both in Kenya and the neighboring environs, depending on the farmer’s requirements and specifications. Our greenhouses support the growth of both food and none-food crops, regardless the construction materials used. Some of the plants grown under our food crop greenhouses include insect pollinated …

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Borehole drilling and equipment

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Groundwater is an important alternative source of water where piped systems or other sources of water are limited or not sufficient to meet the water demand. Obtaining groundwater source is a process that requires the following: Hydrogeological survey to establish presence of groundwater Licences from various government institutions Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Borehole …

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