GRADE 4 AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES

STRAND : FARMING

SUB-STRAND : Drip Irrigation.

Drip irrigation is a type of farming where you save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The goal is to place water directly into the roots area and minimize evaporation. Drip irrigation systems distribute water through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. Soil for drip irrigation should be smooth. Depending on how well designed, installed, maintained, and operated it is, a drip irrigation system can be more efficient than other types of irrigation systems, such as surface irrigation or sprinkler irrigation.


Look at the pictures below.

Fig 1. This is Mr. Kazungu. Mr. Kazungu is practising drip irrigation with bottles.

Fig 2. A pipe used in drip irrigation.

• Fig 4. This is Mr. Mwanzia preparing drip irrigation in his farm.
  
  ADVANTAGES OF DRIP IRRIGATION
• Water is saved.
• Saves time in irrigating
• Easy to work and maintain

It doesn't need very much labour.

ACTIVITY 2: ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
1. Farming by use of water is called _____

2. Drip irrigation is better than other methods because_____

3. Which one is not a source for irrigation water?

4. Drip irrigation soil should be _____

5. Irrigation is done in ______

Your new question!

6. Irrigation is done to __________ food production.

7. Which crops can fit best for drip irrigation?

9. Which irrigation type can you use on a plant in a container?

10. Which crop is irrigated in Mwea Scheme in Kirinyaga county?