Название практики |
Irrigation of pastures and hayfield meadows using Simulta-neous Impulse Sprinkling Kit (KSID-10S) |
Using portable polyethylene trays (PPL-50) of semi-circular section for сrop watering |
Category |
Water resources |
Water resources |
Tool |
Sprinkling system |
Irrigation technique and technology |
Field of application |
Use of water resources |
- Use of water resources
- Use of land resources
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Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Implemented by |
Kazakh Water Management Research Institute (KazNIIWKh)
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International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
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Used by |
Country: Kazakhstan
Province: Jambyl Region
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Country: Uzbekistan
Province: Tashkent Region
District: Parkent District
Other settlement: Baikazan Farm
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Local specifics |
The site is located in the foothills with significant difference in elevation |
Steep foothill terrain |
Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.01.2006
End date: 31.12.2007
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Start date: 01.01.2006
End date: 31.12.2006
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Problem solved through this practice |
Water erosion, discharge, uneven distribution of irrigation water, poor yields |
Issues: loss of water in temporary water distributers, low plot use ratio, difficulties with regulating water supply to irrigation furrows, low irrigator labor productivity |
Tools used in the practice |
Technique and technology for irrigation based on Simultaneous Impulse Sprinkling Kit (KSID-10S) |
Portable polyethylene trays (PPL-50) of semi-circular section |
Description of the practice and its results |
Actions:
Deployment of the Simultaneous Impulse Sprinkling Kit (KSID-10S) allowing extremely uniform and simultaneous dispersion of irrigation water across all sections of arable pasture or hayfield meadow. Water expenditure at the impulse device makes 0.05-0.3 l/sec and 0.25-2.0 l/sec in the irrigation pipeline, thus, reducing (3-4 times) the costs associated with the pipeline network installation compared to other sprinkling systems (kits). The pipeline network is built of 15-25 mm diameter pipes easy to transport and assemble in mountainous conditions.
Technical characteristics:
Operation modes: automatic and manual
Irrigated area: 10 ha
Water consumption: up to 100 m3/day
Average sprinkling (rain) intensity: 0.002-0.008 mm/min
EFFICIENCY: 99%
MOC: 98%
Watering automation level: 100%
Results:
- Ensured water supply according to crops requirements with the account of changing weather conditions and moisture deposits in active soil layer;
- Elimination of : 1) water-induced soil erosion, 2) puddling and 3) discharge run-off;
- No need for water recirculation among irrigation sections.
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Actions:
- Water supply using PPL-50 is possible from: a) reinforced concrete trays, b) covered network, c) temporary earthen water distributers;
- Prior to watering, the trays are manually distributed along the route and installed with required inclination perpendicular to the furrows in the beginning of the irrigated site. Sections are inserted into each other;
- After adjustment, the kit is capable of ensuring the desired watering regime;
- In case of long furrows (150+ m) layer watering is used with the application of flexible polyethylene film hoses (D=300 mm);
- Depending on specific site conditions, inter-row spacing and crop type, the size of irrigation streams is regulated by way of adjusting the water supply control gate.
Results:
- 20-30% reduction of field unproductive losses;
- Increased productivity (2-4 dt/ha for wheat, 3-4 dt/ha for cotton);
- At least twofold increase of irrigator labor productivity;
- Increased land use ratio (1.5-2.5%).
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Lessons learnt and recommendations made |
Lessons learnt:
The advantages of impulse sprinkling irrigation were confirmed by the research efforts on other test sites of KAZNIIVKh in Jambyl Region that allowed increasing biological productivity of Golden Delicious apple variety by 10.1-36.8%, and commercial productivity – by 16.6-49.4% compared to conventional sprinkling irrigation systems.
Recommendations:
It is necessary to continue application of similar practices in foothill areas in Central Asia subject to power supply shortages. |
Lessons learnt:
PPL-50 can be used for watering cotton with 0.9 and 0.6 m row-spacing as well as vegetable and cucurbit crops with 0.3 m row-spacing.
Recommendations:
It is recommended to apply:
- PPL-50 (D=300 mm) in steep foothill conditions;
- PPL-50 (D=500 mm) in flat terrain;
- Prior to using the system in flat terrain conditions, it is desirable to do land planning.
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Source of practice |
Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations) |
Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations) |
Readiness for implementation |
1. Cost of implementation: High
2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha:
3. O&M costs: High
4. Expert support: Not needed
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1. Cost of implementation: Moderate
2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: $7.6
3. O&M costs: Moderate
4. Expert support: Needed at implementation stage
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Brief information on the project |
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Project title: Adaptation of contour furrows and layer watering via portable trays: research on establishing permanent furrows on the premises of Baikazan Farm of Parkent District.
Project duration: 2005-2006.
Project goal and objectives: improve local living standards and food security among rural residents as well as preserve soil fertility in farms located on sloped terrain by way of watering via contour furrows based on the greatest inclination and layer arrangement of assembly polyethylene trays. The short-term project objective was to demonstrate the technology of watering via contour furrows based on the greatest inclination of sloped terrain and layer arrangement of assembly polyethylene trays.
Project beneficiaries: farms and dekhan farms.
Project implementer: ICARDA |
Funding source |
Ministry of Agriculture of the RK |
Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Information sources |
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Contacts of a person, who filled this form |
SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date |
30.03.2018 |
04.05.2018 |