Modern farming Technology for Kenyan Farmers

Solar Irrigation Kits for Kenyan Farmers

With the increasing demand for renewable and sustainable energy, solar energy is leading the way in shaping the future of our planet. With Kenya being a predominantly agricultural economy, it is fitting that agriculturist should be the forerunners in embracing modern technological advancements.

In Kenya, majority of the farming is done in open fields where there is ample of surface area directly under sunlight. Considering the rising costs of operating machinery especially irrigation pumps, it would be unwise to tap into the potential of solar energy as an alternative resource. Not only would it lower the cost of farming, but would go a long way in the conservation of our natural environment which is gradually being depleted by the use of fossil fuels.


Recently, Kenya and other African Countries have been faced with the problem of drought ? One would wonder why that would be a problem when we have approximately 48.55% land which is suitable for agriculture. (world bank) and out of this only 0.037% is under irrigation. The answer is simple, our farmers are still relying on mother nature to dictate whether they will have a good harvest or not. With global warming gaining traction, weather is becoming unpredictable by the day. We can no longer rely on the rainy seasons. We don't even know how long the rainy season will last. Farmers need to wake up and take the bull by its horns.

Enter Solar Irrigation Kits. Now you will probably be interested in knowing how a solar irrigation kit works ?
Solar Energy is absorbed by solar cells. The energy is then converted into electrical energy via a generator which in turn feeds a pump. The pump will push water to a tank which inturn feeds the irrigation system. In this situation, the system would be a drip irrigation system. It has been proven that farmers who use drip irrigation systems have improved yield by almost 300%. Not only this,  but by using a solar irrigation kit, you are saving on electricity costs while rural farmers who don't have access to electricity have the added advantage of lighting up their homes.

 
We at Maimun Fishing Tackles are now providing solar irrigation kits to farmers in Kenya. Our Kits are extremely pocket friendly and easy to maintain. Not only do we sell the kits, but we also provide support through our local offices in Karen, Nairobi near the Kenya School of Law.
The cost of the Kits are as follows


1. Solar Panels, Battery, pump and wires - KES 30,000

 MP200 Comes with a 12V , 60 W Panelsolar panel and a connection cable.

We offer a one year warranty.

The pump can lift upto 17meters.




2. Drip Irrigation Kit for 1/8 of an acre - KES 15000

We can do the installatation for you at a minimun fee.



Call us today at 0725064745 or email us at sales@mft.co.ke. You can also visit our office in Karen near Kenya School of Law for a free consultation / quote.

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