A modern drip irrigation technology is allowing farmers in arid and semi arid areas triple their yield by planting three seasons a year. The innovation has allowed farmers to break reliance on rain-fed agriculture that has spelt doom for many, at a time when realities of climate change hits home.
The one-acre irrigation system dubbed Amiran Acre Kit and being marketed by agribusiness firm Amiran Kenya, was designed by Netafim, a drip irrigation giant from Israel. The Kit caters for the rising need for food in the country. It is easy to use and comes with gravity fed drip irrigation system serving upto 4,000 square metres, the equivalence of one acre, filters and valves, a 5,000 litre water tank, seeds, fertilizers, agro-chemicals, knapsack and personal protective gear. Installation and guide on basic operation is done for free.
“The new kit is ideal for farmers in arid and semi-arid regions where…
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Dr. Bukar Ali USMAN, mni 