Maize is a staple food in Nigeria. It is one of the most consumed foods in Nigeria. Maize is planted by burying the seed in the soil and waiting till the maturity of the maize plant to harvest the maize cob. Maize planting as a farming activity is common among Nigerian farmers. The average farmer in […]
Continue readingThe planting date of maize in Nigeria is from March to late July depending on the forest zone your farm is located. Planting of maize can also be done as from August in the northern part of Nigeria. For irrigation farmers, the planting date of maize can be anytime as their irrigation systems can assure them […]
Continue readingThe 2-inch rain gun is a type of run gun irrigation system that has a 2 inches inlet pipe or hose size. The 2-inch rain gun can spray droplets of water within a radius of 20-40 metres. The 2-inch rain gun can be found in most stores in Nigeria. We stock all types of 2-inch rain […]
Continue readingThe 100 metre rain gun is a type of run gun irrigation system rated by its 100 metres spray radius. The 100 metre rain gun can spray droplets of water within a radius of 100 metres. The 100 metre rain gun is a common type of rain gun in Nigeria. You are likely to get this […]
Continue readingDrip 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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 […]
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