Wick Material and Media for Capillary Wick Based Irrigation System in Kenya
Agriculture continues to play a predominant role in the economy of Kenya but growth in the agricultural sector has been declining. In 2008, the sector contracted by 5.1 % compared to a growth rate of 2.3 % in 2007. This decline was attributed to adverse weather conditions resulting in inadequate moisture for crop production. Under vision 2030, Kenya’s GDP is projected to grow at the rate of 10% annually in the next 20 years and agricultural sector has been identified as a key area to spur this growth (GOK, 2007).
New frontiers expected to be opened to spearhead this growth are efficient use of irrigation and exploitation of under-utilized lands [1]. Kenya is classified as a water scarce nation and Agriculture consumes 70% of the available water
limiting access to water for domestic, industrial, environmental, recreational and energy production uses [2]. Thus water saving irrigation strategies could substantially increase the water available for other uses..
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