SIPIK 2 project
As part of the SIPIK 2 project, the equipment selected and installed for the SIPIK 1 project will be supplemented by the following elements:
About the project
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A “liner” installed at the bottom of the tank to prevent water loss,
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An anti-evaporation net positioned on the pond,
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1 x10,000 liter tanks installed on their structure at a height of 10 meters to ensure the storage and treatment of the pumped water before distribution by gravity. The treatment in one of the tanks will eliminate sediments and other substances likely to cause blockage phenomena in the water distribution system installed on the plot (1/2 hectare),
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An optimized micro irrigation network with drip water distribution, an agronomic study has already been launched with a division of the planted area into differentiated blocks to evaluate the effect of irrigation and the impact of the use of pesticides on crop performance in quantity and in quality on the experimental plot.
As part of this study, soil analyzes will be carried out at different stages of cultivation to measure changes in their composition. An analysis of the health quality of production is also planned, particularly for corn, which is very sensitive to fungal attacks with the development of mycotoxins in the event of water stress.
Status of the SIPIK 2
project
Status :
Initiated, Irrigation system in place with tank installed. The liner and protective netting remain to be installed. With the pump, two solar panels, control panel, tank, and drip irrigation system installed, the pilot farm's irrigation is operational on one hectare, with half a hectare irrigated by drip irrigation.
Total cost : Around €5,000
Goal : Operationalization of the pumping system on a half-hectare plot with two solar panels already installed on a pole, a secure submersible pump, and a drip irrigation system. Measurement of the effects on crop quantity and health. Goal Achieved!
Project duration : Project completion scheduled for January 2026.