Low Cost Drip Line irrigation

 

The Problem:

 

Climate change resilience has becmome and increased concern for smallhold hill side farmers. Dryer seasons in recent decades have made it necessary for farmers to look into irrigation systems to preserve yeilds. 

 

 

The Solution: 

 

Low cost irrigation systems like those developed by iDE (see link bellow) offer affordable irrigation solutions for smallhold farmers. These irrigation systems also reduce the amount of labour required by allowing farmers to easily and accurately distribute soluable fertalizers. Increased yields, lower fertalizer costs and decreased amounts of labour input make this an invaluable solution. 

 

 

Learn more: 

http://www.ideorg.org/OurTechnologies/DripIrrigation.aspx