Design and simulation of a drip irrigation system for garlic cultivation in Kichwamba sub county Kabarole district.

Abstract

This study was carried out in Kichwamba sub county Kabarole district and it was motivated by high levels of poor production and productivity of garlic specifically in Kichwamba Kabarole district. The purpose of this study is to develop an effective and sustainable means of solving the problem of non-uniformly distributed unreliable rainfall and use rudimentary methods of irrigating garlic by designing a drip irrigation system in which the supply of water for irrigation will be river Mpaga. The study objectives include; determining the agronomic -requirements of garlic, analyzing site relevant climatic data for irrigation System design and management, to study the topographical features of the Site, analyze the soil conditions of the proposed site as a basis for designing the irrigation project in line with garlic requirements and to design and simulate the drip irrigation system. ln conclusion, by the end of this project, a sustainable drip irrigation system was designed for one hectare of land and the project once implemented will enhance garlic production and productivity all year round.