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Low cost drip irrigation tubing
From Irrigation Direct Canada
Ashton Barton from the University of Guelph, CanadaSlide2
The 3 different regions of Nepal
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About Nepal
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy
Basis of livelihood and sustenance for most of the population
Average agricultural land holding is less than 1 ha
Per capita income USD
30043 of 75 districts are food-deficient
Erratic climatic events such as flooding
Food insecurity due to being located in remote areas, increasing population and lack of transportation and distribution, low income and lack of food access in generalSlide4
Nepal’s Climate
Climate varies with location in the country:
in the terai region the summers are hot and dry, with mild winters
In the valley area/middle hills the summer and winter temperatures are both
mild
in the mountainous region the summer is mild and the winter hits sub zero temperatures
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The Product!!!!Slide6
Drip Irrigation Tubing
From Irrigation Direct Canada
Simple form of irrigation for gardens or fields of various sizes
Made out of Union Carbide 7510 polyethylene resin
Low cost
Shipped out of
Burlington Ontario
$4.75- $145.00 = 291.7-8904.45 rupees
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Benefits to Canada!!!Slide9
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Provides jobs for Canadians
Business For Canadian company
Money into Canadian Economy
Union Carbide 7510 polyethylene is produced in Canada
Trading relationship between Canada and Nepal
Canada depends heavily on trade with other countries
Product can be distributed by USC Canada (a Canadian aid program)
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Benefits to Nepal!!!Slide11
Environmentally friendly!
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Less Labour!
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- Available to the poorer rural regions
- Can be purchased by large group or individualsCan be used in gardens or fields
No machinery required
Step-by-step instructions
Solves the issue of drought concern
More involvement for women in the rural community
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70% efficient or more
Waterlogging and salinity no longer a concern
Produces higher yields and better quality products
Fewer weeds
Repairs can be done
locallyAllow for expansion after yield and income increase
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References and ConclusionsSlide16
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Affordable!
Beneficial!
Functional!
Reliable!
Efficient!Slide17
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from http://www.dow.com/canada/3. Environmental Green Products: Benefits of drip irrigation. (2011, January 4). Retrieved October 7, 2014, from
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from http://www.icid.org/res_irri_envimp.html
5. Irrigation Direct Canada. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.irrigationdirect.ca/6. Project profile: USC Canada - Program 2010-2015. (n.d.). Retrieved
from http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/vWebCSAZEn/E51DFA0C9FC7FFB98525773D003735FC7. Suresh Kuman, D., & Palanisami, K. (2010). Agricultural Economics Research Review. Impact of Drip Irrigation on Farming System: Evidence from Southern India, 23,
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8. Upadhyay, B.; Samad, M.; Giordano, M. 2005. Livelihoods and gender roles in
drip-irrigation technology
: A case of Nepal. Working Paper 87. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International
Water Management
Institute.Slide18
Presentation by: Ashton Barton
Presentation Length : 4 min 26 sec
University of
Guelph in partnership with IDRC CIFSRF and DFAITFaculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada (
raizada@uoguelph.ca) For further information: A detailed written evaluation of
this export idea
is posted on this website: http://agtradenepalcan.weebly.com/