Vinod,
Ponraj, Gograj and Stelio
ARTEMIS PHYTOCARE SWAZILAND- SEMI-PERMANANT IRRIGATION SYSTEM, PUMP
HOUSE, FARM SET UP, MORINGA MILLING FACTORY AND SWADE CONTRACT FARMING
46
Ha FARM SET UP
Land
clearing is the development of land with the intention of creating a potential
use for agricultural purposes. Bush clearance, ripping, heavy discing, light
discing successfully achieved using a brush-pilling Bull Dozer. However,
ridging works are currently being executed. Plantation of Moringa (30 Ha)
expected to take place as from the 1st of September as well as
Ginger and Turmeric (16Ha). Bush clearance requires the removal of native cover
‒ including trees, bushes and boulders ‒ from the land surface. The land is
subsequently broken to create a workable bed into which a crop can be seeded.
Land breaking includes the removal of roots, stumps and rocks.
Bull dozer
during bush clearing and ripping
30
HA SEMI-PERMANENT IRRIGATION SYSTEM & 16 Ha DRIP SYSTEM
In the
sprinkler method of irrigation, water is sprayed into the air and allowed to
fall on the ground surface somewhat resembling rainfall. The spray is developed
by the flow of water under pressure through small orifices or nozzles. The pressure
is usually obtained by pumping. With careful selection of nozzle sizes,
operating pressure and sprinkler spacing the amount of irrigation water
required to refill the crop root zone can be applied nearly uniform at the rate
to suit the infiltration rate of soil.
Excavation
not exceeding 1.2 meters deep and back filling has been completed. Sub
mainlines pipes (200mm Diameter UPVC pipes class 9) and Main pipes (250mm
diameter UPVC pipes class 12) has been laid successfully including
complementary works.
Excavation
not exceeding 1.2 m deep
Excavation
not exceeding 1.2m deep linking the entire farm
250mm UPVC
pipe class 12 laid on excavated trench leading to the pump house about (650m)
from the farm.
Boundary
diamond mesh fencing, access gates etc. at Artemis Phytocare Farm
Semi-permanent
sprinkler connectors
Heavy
discing & Light Discing works completed for the entire farm
PUMP HOUSE
AND SUB STATION
Lomdashi
pump house was granted by SWADE for water abstraction. In addition, SWADE
granted Artemis Phytocare water permit for approximately 500,000 m3 of water
consumption yearly. The sump water storage capacity is 198.4m3 and water
transmission from the canal is through a diameter 1000mm GMS steel pipe, outlet
is 196.8 above sea level.
All
mechanical and electrical works has been successfully executed. Only the foot
valve strainer to be installed beneath the water sump on the 20 August 2018.
Commissioning and testing scheduled on the Wednesday 22 Aug 2018.
200Kva
Electrical transformer substation as per SEC recommendation
200Kva
transformer
Arrival of
55Kva water pump
Moringa
experiment bed
Light
discing works being executed at the farm
55Kva
Water pump laid on concrete plinth
Main
Distribution board, Electrical prepaid meter and VSD
GMS steel
pipes being wielded and assembled
GMS steel
suction connecting to water sump
200mm GMS
steel pipe supplying the entire farm
CONTRACT
FARMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORINGA – SWADE 300 HACTERS
SWADE is
already land clearing 300 ha that has so far been reserved for Moringa. The
land will be given to local potential farmer for Moringa farming. All the
activities will be supervised by Artemis Phytocare. When Moringa is harvested
will be sold to Artemis Phytocare Moringa milling. Furthermore, this initiative
will empower and benefit local farmers, create employment opportunities, bring
about development in rural areas and poverty alleviation.
ARTEMIS
PHYTOCARE MORINGA MILLING FACTORY ESWATINI
A 52mX30m
drawings has been finalized as well as the setting out of the milling factory
at the farm. We have identified supplier for Dryers and milling machinery
company (Dryers for Africa), specialists in the design and manufacture of
agricultural processing equipment. Currently, waiting for Dryers for Africa to
assist us in the QC layout design and the factory layout in general.
Artemis
Phytocare Swaziland would like to acknowledge and thank all those who
contributed to this strategy.
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