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Post by Farmer Nestor on May 17, 2010 10:52:08 GMT -8
As I mentioned on earlier topic, land preparation was the first step that we did at Oyibo’s Goat Farm (OGF). Part of it is the installation of irrigation system. At OGF we are using three types of irrigation, sprinkler system, semi-drip & drip irrigation. The three has its own advantages and disadvantages. Cost of sprinkler system is minimal compared to drip irrigation, but 20-30% is lost due to evaporation. Drip irrigation is more efficient because evaporation is almost zero but the cost is high since you have to install a lot of lateral lines and emitter. Semi-drip is very economical, you can irrigate your plants directly but you have no control of the flow of water unlike using drip emitter you have plenty of choices of how much flow to irrigate for each individual plants (commercial drip emitters has 4 liters/hr. 7liters/hr. etc.) Our irrigation system 6.5 hp gasoline engine as our power train Mechanical pump (7000liters/hr.) Main manifold divided into different zone Sub manifold controlled manually to supply water on different lateral lines Gasoline engine coupled to a mechanical pump.
Line manifolds connected to different zones. The sub-manifold connected to different lateral lines. Our drip irrigation using a pressure compensated emmiter Our semi-drip irrigating newly planted indigofera Our sprinkler system By proper irrigation even with El Nino a healthy and vigor forages is guaranted  |
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Post by alaminosgoatfarm on May 19, 2010 11:33:19 GMT -8
Farmer Nestor, you should teach us more in the proper use of drip, sprinklers in our pasture area. One draw back we face at AGF is the high cost of electricity we are paying Meralco.http://raisinggoat.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=goats&action=modifypost&thread=31&post=154
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Post by Farmer Nestor on May 19, 2010 13:30:13 GMT -8
No Problem Kasamang Art, I will drop by in your place and lets discuss over a glass of Milk Star  |
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Post by mzkukuro on Aug 25, 2010 2:09:02 GMT -8
Sir,
Queries po sa Irrigation System nyo:
1) How much did you invest?
2) Gaano kalaki per zone (in sqm)?
3) Looks expensive po siya ... is there a way na mura?
TIA!
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Aug 25, 2010 4:53:28 GMT -8
Hi Mz, 1. Almost 100k but in the long run you will save a lot 2. You can have as many zone as you like, but each lateral lines should not exceed 120 feet. 3. Yes it is expensive since we don't have natural spring. Sir, Queries po sa Irrigation System nyo: 1) How much did you invest? 2) Gaano kalaki per zone (in sqm)? 3) Looks expensive po siya ... is there a way na mura? TIA! |
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Post by pinoymacuser on Aug 28, 2010 19:27:48 GMT -8
Farmer Nestor, I love your irrigation set-up
How large a farm did you irrigate for 100k?
Where do you buy your drip lines? I am interested in the drip irrigation set-up
Thanks
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Aug 29, 2010 2:13:46 GMT -8
Hi Jun, Total Land area is 3.8ha I bought most of my materials for drip irrigation abroad. Semi drip you can find it locally (Taiwan made). Farmer Nestor, I love your irrigation set-up How large a farm did you irrigate for 100k? Where do you buy your drip lines? I am interested in the drip irrigation set-up Thanks |
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Post by mulawin on Aug 29, 2010 10:59:22 GMT -8
Mga Kasama,
Kapansin-pansin ang dalang ng bagyo ngayon. Di natin alam kung ito ay dulot pa rin ng 'global warming.' Maraming nagsasabi na ngayon ay dapat La Nina na pero malayo ito sa atin inaasahan bagamat di naman natin ipinagdarasal na matuloy ito.
Ang gusto ko sanang bigyan ng halaga ay ang mahirap na pag-predict ng panahon. Baka ilang buwan lang ay humupa ang ulan at pumasok na naman ang tag-init.
Paalala lang sa ating mga kasama na ngayon ang taman panahon para maghanda sa posibleng tag-tuyot na naman. Umpisan na natin ang ating mga pinaplanong paghuhukay ng poso, pag-gawa ng imbakan ng tubig at irrigation para sa ating mga pagkain ng kambing.
Mabuti na ang nakahanda bago mahuli ang lahat.
Umaasa sa atin at ating mahal na kambing.
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Post by arktgoat on Aug 29, 2010 21:35:50 GMT -8
Im also on the process of planting fruit bearing trees on the perimeters of my goat farm. Can you please advise what is the best distance between trees for them to absord and get benefits from the nutrients of the soil.
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Post by Arnel de Leon on Aug 30, 2010 2:57:29 GMT -8
Sir Nestor,
I agree with you na kailangan ng planuhin ang pag gagamiting irrigation system para sa mga legumes and forage. Ang tanong po kasi ay :
1. Ano ang dapat na irrigation system na gamitin?
2. Magkano ang dapat na ibudget tungkol dito na kaya ng
ordinaryong tao?
3. May mga gumagawa (workers) po ba ng irrigation lalo na sa
ating bayang batangas?
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Aug 30, 2010 4:49:07 GMT -8
Hi Arnel, What type, and how much depends on you. I also don't have any knowledge of company or individuals who can do the job in Batangas. Sir Nestor, I agree with you na kailangan ng planuhin ang pag gagamiting irrigation system para sa mga legumes and forage. Ang tanong po kasi ay : 1. Ano ang dapat na irrigation system na gamitin? 2. Magkano ang dapat na ibudget tungkol dito na kaya ng ordinaryong tao? 3. May mga gumagawa (workers) po ba ng irrigation lalo na sa ating bayang batangas? |
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Aug 30, 2010 4:52:34 GMT -8
Sorry Arktgoat I can't answer your question since I don't know what fruit bearing trees you are planting. I suggest have your soil tested for NPK, ph, and acidity. Im also on the process of planting fruit bearing trees on the perimeters of my goat farm. Can you please advise what is the best distance between trees for them to absord and get benefits from the nutrients of the soil. |
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Post by pinoymacuser on Sept 5, 2010 22:06:49 GMT -8
Farmer Nestor, thanks for the info
Would you know of anyone who can design and execute the drip irrigation set up for me?
Thanks
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Sept 5, 2010 22:30:00 GMT -8
Hi Jun, I'll check with the supplier (Taiwan made). Farmer Nestor, thanks for the info Would you know of anyone who can design and execute the drip irrigation set up for me? Thanks |
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Sept 6, 2010 16:08:07 GMT -8
Hi Jun,
The company that supply the Taiwan made semi-drip is just a supplier they don't do installation job.
Drip Irrigation:
I am using Gardena brand (a bit expensive) but it can be done DIY. I can help you if you want.
To give you an idea here's a short video:
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