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TEAMTISTASHOK P DAYALBINOY BENJAMIN

Presents….

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Review on….

Innovative Farming

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In an era of growing scarcity of water and suicidingfarmers…

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A couple of farmers called the “GANDHI

BROTHERS” chose to be different….

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They thought NEW!!They though BIG!!

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….which eventually lead them to the idea of DRIP

IRRIGATION

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THE

CONCEPT

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DRIP IRRIGATION is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants , either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone , through a network of valves , pipes , tubing , and emitters. It is done through narrow tubes that deliver water directly to the base of the plant.

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THE GANDHI BROTHERS

Rakhesh Bhai Gandhi Bankim Bhai Gandhi

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The Gandhi Brothers started this project about 10 years ago. Initially , they were supported by the Government - for the first 5 years. Later on, they got support from NETAFIM, the global leader in smart drip and micro - irrigation solutions.

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Now , they own a total of 70 acres land , on which they grow potatoes and plantain using drip irrigation…

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About the farm

On their 70 acres of land they didn’t go for traditional Indian crops such as rice , wheat etc. Instead, they grow potatoes and bananas.

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Net spending per unit area: Rs.40000/-

Net return per year: Rs.40000 +

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They use an underground drip irrigation system for providing plants with adequate amount of water and fertilisers.

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Although the farm and the irrigation sytemis not fully automatic, the amount of labour required is very less.

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Only Bio-fertilisers are used.The amount of fertilisers and

water provided to each plant is determined only after careful research and inspection of soil. Intercropping is also done.

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How they differ from others:i)QualityThe output produced

is of high quality because only bio-fertilisers are used and and only adequate amount of water is provided to each plant.

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ii)QuantityCompared to

other methods of irrigation, the total output of drip irrigation is far greater.

EX:- Each pototoplant in their plant produces an average of 10 potatoes.

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iii) Labour:

Amount of labour required is very less compared to other methods of irrigation.

iv)Environment-friendly:

Wastage of resources is very less and bio – fertilisers do not effect the environment in a any harmful way.

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NET-HOUSEThe Gandhi brothers also have a net-

house.The net-house is a place where

seedlings, produced by tisssue culture are grown into saplings.Manure used is organic waste, poultry

waste , cow dung.Net spending/area: Rs.400/-Each sampling is sold for Rs: 13/-

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FUTURE PLANS:They are also designing a green house. The main plant grown in it will be potatoes. According to them potatoes will be hung in air and necessary atmospheric conditions required for it to grow will be provided inside the greenhouse.

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Our Thoughts:They have achieved this much only due

to the support of the Gujarat government. The Government gives them

50% subsidies!!In Gujarat, the GGRC(Gujarat Green

Revolution Co.Ltd) provides support and awareness to farmers.

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• This system is not implemented anywhere else in India due to lack of support from the government.

• If this system is implemented everywhere in India, enough food will be produced to feed the whole population of India and export too.

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PROS

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Fertilizer and water loss is minimised.

Soil erosion is minimised.

Weed growth is minimised.

Water distribution is highly uniform and can be controlled.

Labour cost is less compared to other irrigation systems.

Usually operated at lower pressure than other types of pressurisedirrigation, reducing energy costs.

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CONS

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Drip systems are expensive , especially for initial setup. Not affordable if land available is less.

The tubes can clog frequently.

Drip irrigation might be unsatisfactory if herbicides need sprinkler irrigation for activation

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FINAL RATING:

3.5/5