Название практики | Use of the wide-span Valley Sprinkling Machine in Sh. Batyrov Daikhan Association for wheat watering | Arrangement of springs to improve stock watering |
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Category | Water resources | Water resources |
Tool | Sprinkling system | Public participation principle |
Field of application |
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Use of water resources |
Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change | Low | Moderate |
Implemented by | Representative of Valley in Turkmenistan, Erdem Cus-tomer Service |
CAMP-Alatoo Public Foundation (PF) |
Used by |
Country: Turkmenistan Province: Ahal Region District: Baharly District Other settlement: Sh. Batyrov Daikhan Association |
Country: Kyrgyzstan Province: Chuy Region District: Sokuluk District |
Local specifics | The site is located in the mid streams of the Amu Darya River (desert crust and virgin soils lands) |
The site is located in a semi-drought zone subject to acute shortage of water resources in summer period and land degradation |
Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.01.2014 End date: 31.12.2014 |
Start date: 01.01.2011 End date: 31.12.2011 |
Problem solved through this practice | Water deficit, poor irrigation technology |
Extremely low water availability (supply) of pastures; the quantity of cattle in watering sites below standard; land erosion |
Tools used in the practice | Wheat irrigation technology based on Valley Sprinkling Machine |
Technology of springs arrangement for stock watering |
Description of the practice and its results | The sprinkler is produced by the US Valley Company established in 1946 and considered one of the world leading designers and manufacturers of water-efficient irrigation and water supply equipment for agriculture, industry and municipal purposes. Actions: The first case of using such a large-scale sprinkling irrigation machine in Turkmenistan’s agriculture. The machine’s operation does not require careful field planning. The machine’s scale (extension up to 1,000 meters) allows it to irrigate up to 300 hectares of land. Frontal installation with reinforced irrigating shoulder bars moves back and forth across the field and ensures uniform watering of the whole acreage. The government provides a 10-year soft loan with 1% annual interest rate to procure such units. Results: Application of water sprinklers allows the two-fold saving of water resources and higher yields. Due to its overall high quality and advantages, Turkmenistan’s agricultural producers became interested in the technology – multiple orders were placed to procure and install such smart sprinkling machines. |
Actions: At first, the exact location of water outcrop was identified and cleaned from mud. 15 meters below the outcrop, 3 interconnected water tubs were installed (each 1.8 m long, 0.5 m wide and 0.5 deep). Each subsequent tub is located lower than the preceding one, thus, allowing water flowing down in the cascade manner. Results: Financial and economic: Cattle gaining weight quicker. Technical: Improved water supply in the area, including for cattle watering. |
Lessons learnt and recommendations made | Lessons learnt: Advantage of sprinkling machines:
Recommendations: After successful testing, other candidates for the installation of irrigation machines declared their corresponding desire (Ashyk Aydyn Daikhan Association of Rukhubelent Etrap of Dashoguz Velayat that already installed a different type of sprinkling system covering 174 hectares). Since Akhal Region is close to the capital, it is necessary to introduce more water-efficient technologies focusing on garden and cucurbit crops to address food supply issues. |
Lessons learnt: Collection of water in one place had been practiced since ancient times, but was forgotten over time. Rehabilitation of traditional practices should be welcomed. Recommendations: Similar practices should be scaled-up and continued as they not only benefit the local population, but also allow enhancing water availability for wild animals and expanding hayfield meadows. |
Source of practice |
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Traditional tools transferred from generation to generation which demonstrate their relevance in modern conditions |
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 |
1. Cost of implementation: High 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
Brief information on the project | ||
Funding source | State funding + Sh. Batyrov Daikhan Association | PF “CAMP-Alatoo”, local population |
Information sources | WOCAT.net, Mr. Abdybek Asanaliyev (e-mail: asanaly61@mail.ru), Kyrgyz National Agriculture University, Bishkek |
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Contacts of a person, who filled this form | SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date | 17.04.2018 | 30.03.2018 |