Abstract
DEVELOPMENT OF 0.126 HECTARE SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
M. O. Lasisi*, F. S. Omotayo and I. O. Oni
ABSTRACT
The development of sprinkler irrigation system in places and periods of insufficient rainfall has made the production of food crops, citrus and vegetables possible throughout the year on small, medium and large scale basis at an affordable cost. Therefore, the system makes provision for all season farming. The system was not only developed to improve the standard of education and exhibition but also for the production and availability of food crops, citrus and vegetables in order to reduce high cost or scarcity of these farm produce during their known off- season. The field area of 1260 m2 was properly cleared, stumped, ploughed and harrowed. The topography of the land used was flat with a suitable soil structure, texture, water retention capacity and loam clay soil. The major components are pump, suction line, main line, sub main line, lateral, risers and sprinkler heads. A most suitable pump was designed and selected to be 4.12Kw. The sprinkler irrigation system was installed and the static tests carried out showed the coverage diameter and performance efficiency of 26.00 m and 98.59% respectively. The total cost of development was estimated to be N41, 760.00.
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