Irrigation Projects in Kenya | Drip Irrigation Systems
Our irrigation projects in Kenya provide practical drip irrigation in Kenya and modern greenhouse irrigation systems designed to improve agricultural productivity. Efficient irrigation helps farmers make better use of available water, increase crop yields and support reliable food production throughout the year. We provide irrigation solutions suited to different farming needs, from small-scale farms to greenhouse projects.
Irrigation Projects in Kenya
Many different technologies and techniques are used for water collection and distribution for small-scale irrigation in Kenya, including rainwater harvesting, bucket irrigation, gravity fed sprinkler and drip, treadle and pedal pumps, rope and washer, motorized pumps, windpower and construction of small earthen dams.
The income gains from commercialized farming through small-scale irrigation in Kenya are impressive. The average smallholder on 2-3 ha of rainfed land makes less than US$ 750 farm income. Compare this with per hectare gross margins of US$ 1 400 for snow peas and French beans, US$ 450 for kale and US$ 600 for onions. These farmers get 2-3 crops a year.
Several constraints however affect farmers;
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Lack of water
This is where we come in to assist with identification and provision of irrigation water
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Lack of equipment
Equipment costs, especially motorized pumps, are still high. Most equipment require a substantial cash outlay. Small farmers do not have collateral to safeguard loans either from the government agricultural finance corporation or from commercial banks. NGOs have in recent years, provided small loans to groups whose collateral is peer pressure, but these do not have sufficient capital to expand.
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Marketing
Crops are marketed in many ways: directly by farmers to consumers in local markets, through cooperatives, through middlemen, and through export contracts. Except when farmers have firm contracts with exporters, there are big risks. Market information is lacking so that farmers who transport their produce to a distant town may find the market flooded.
Grow More with Green Tec Irrigation Solutions for Farmers
Green Tec provides reliable irrigation projects in Kenya, including high-quality drip irrigation systems and customized water solutions for farms and greenhouse applications.
Contact us today for a free quotation and discover reliable irrigation solutions for farmers across Kenya.