What is the Difference between Drip Irrigation and a Rain Gun Irrigation System?
Drip irrigation is a type of irrigation that applies uniform volume of water in small droplets to the root zone of plants. It is one of the most efficient types of irrigation systems in the world today. The rain gun irrigation system on the other hand is a type of irrigation system that sprays uniform volume […]
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The rain gun is a type of sprinkler used for spraying uniform droplets of water to plants. It is one of the commonest irrigation devices in Nigeria. The rain gun sprinkler sprays water to crops while rotating around. To install a rain gun on your farm, you will need tools and materials like pliers, wrench, bolt, […]
Continue readingRain Gun Cost Per Acre (Know the Price of Rain Gun per Acre in Nigeria)
The rain gun cost per acre ranges from ₦40,000 to ₦400,000 depending on the type of rain gun you choose. The cost of rain gun per acre will be discussed in this article. The table below shows the rain gun cost per acre:Type of Rain Gun Rain Gun Cost per Acre (₦) PY10 Rain Gun (10 Units) 50,000.00PY20 […]
Continue readingSumisansui Irrigation System in Nigeria (Rain Hose Irrigation System)
The Sumisansui irrigation system is a type of irrigation system that uses rain hoses or spray tubes to spray droplets of water to plants. The Sumisansui irrigation system works like sprinklers as it sprinkles water to plants and the soil surface. The Sumisansui hoses ensure uniform discharge of water to plants for long distances. This type […]
Continue readingAdvantages and Disadvantages of Centre Pivot Irrigation
The center pivot or water wheel is also called circle irrigation system. The center pivot is an equipment that rotates around a pivot. It has a set of sprinklers used for irrigating crops. One of the main advantages of center pivot irrigation is the ability of the centre pivot to irrigate crops and ensure all year […]
Continue readingCenter Pivot Irrigation System in Nigeria
The center pivot or water wheel is also called circle irrigation system. The center pivot is an equipment that rotates around a pivot. It has a set of sprinklers used for irrigating crops. The centre pivot moves in a circular way around the farm. It also irrigates crops through its sprinklers while moving around the […]
Continue readingHow to Make Your Drip Irrigation System Last Longer
Drip irrigation is widely known for its water and power efficiency capabilities. It is also popular for its crop yielding potentials. In spite of the merits of using drip irrigation, some farmers worry about its longevity. High quality drip irrigation systems can last for several years. However, if you do not follow the specified guidelines of […]
Continue readingIs Drip Irrigation better than Spray Tubes?
Drip irrigation is a type of irrigation that involves the wetting of the root areas of plants. With drip irrigation, a set of hoses or pipes are used to pass water to the root zones of plants. Drip irrigation is efficient as it conserves water, saves labour requirement and also conserves power. A typical drip irrigation […]
Continue readingWhy Drip Irrigation is the Best Method of Irrigation
Drip irrigation is a type of irrigation that involves the wetting of the root zones of plants with water in droplet manner. Drip irrigation also called trickle irrigation enables water to be passed to plants’ roots in trickles or droplets. Drip irrigation uses a set of hoses or pipes with emitters to irrigate plants. Drip irrigation […]
Continue readingDrip Irrigation VS Centre Pivot
Drip irrigation is a method of irrigation that involves the slow wetting of the root zones of plants. With drip irrigation, water is passed to the roots of the plants in trickles. Drip irrigation is also called trickle irrigation because of how it passes water to plants’ roots in droplets. Drip irrigation is an efficient method […]
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