1. TEAM
TIST
ASHOK P DAYAL
BINOY BENJAMIN
Presents….

2. Review on….
Innovative Farming

3. In an era of
growing scarcity
of water and
suiciding
farmers…

4. A couple of farmers
called the “GANDHI
BROTHERS”
chose to be different….

5. They thought NEW!!
They though BIG!!

6. ….which eventually lead them
to the idea of DRIP
IRRIGATION

7. OF
THE
DRIP CONCEPT
IRRIGATION

8. DRIP IRRIGATION is an irrigation
method that saves water and
fertilizer by allowing water to drip
slowly to the roots of plants , either
onto the soil surface or directly onto
the root zone , through a network of
valves , pipes , tubing , and emitters. It
is done through narrow tubes that
deliver water directly to the base of
the plant.

9. THE GANDHI BROTHERS
Rakhesh Bhai Gandhi Bankim Bhai Gandhi

10. The Gandhi Brothers
started this project about
10 years ago. Initially , they
were supported by the
Government - for the first
5 years. Later on, they
got support from
NETAFIM, the global
leader in smart drip and
micro - irrigation solutions.

11. Now , they own a total
of 70 acres land , on
which they grow
potatoes and plantain
using drip irrigation…

12. About the farm
 On their 70 acres of land
they didn’t go for
traditional Indian crops such
as rice , wheat etc. Instead,
they grow potatoes and
bananas.

13. Net spending per unit
area: Rs.40000/-
Net return per year:
Rs.40000 +

14. They use an
underground
drip irrigation
system for
providing plants
with adequate
amount of
water and
fertilisers.

15. Although the
farm and the
irrigation sytem
is not fully
automatic, the
amount of
labour required
is very less.

16. Only Bio-fertilisers are used.
The amount of fertilisers and
water provided to each plant
is determined only after
careful research and inspection
of soil.
Intercropping is also done.

17. How they differ from
others:
i)Quality
The output produced
is of high quality
because only bio-
fertilisers are used
and and only
adequate amount
of water is
provided to each
plant.

18. ii)Quantity
Compared to
other methods of
irrigation, the
total output of
drip irrigation is
far greater.
EX:- Each pototo
plant in their
plant produces
an average of
10 potatoes.

19. iii) Labour:
Amount of labour required is very less
compared to other methods of
irrigation.
iv)Environment-friendly:
Wastage of resources is very less and
bio – fertilisers do not effect the
environment in a any harmful way.

20. NET-HOUSE
The Gandhi brothers also have a net-
house.
The net-house is a place where
seedlings, produced by tisssue culture
are grown into saplings.
Manure used is organic waste, poultry
waste , cow dung.
Net spending/area: Rs.400/-
Each sampling is sold for Rs: 13/-

21. FUTURE PLANS:
They are also designing a green house.
The main plant grown in it will be
potatoes. According to them potatoes
will be hung in air and necessary
atmospheric conditions required for it
to grow will be provided inside the
greenhouse.

22. Our Thoughts:
They have achieved this much only due
to the support of the Gujarat
government. The Government gives them
50% subsidies!!
In Gujarat, the GGRC(Gujarat Green
Revolution Co.Ltd) provides support
and awareness to farmers.

23. • This system is not implemented
anywhere else in India due to lack
of support from the government.
• If this system is implemented
everywhere in India, enough food
will be produced to feed the whole
population of India and export
too.

24. PROS

25. Fertilizer and water loss is minimised.
Soil erosion is minimised.
Weed growth is minimised.
Water distribution is highly uniform
and can be controlled.
Labour cost is less compared to other
irrigation systems.
Usually operated at lower pressure
than other types of pressurised
irrigation, reducing energy costs.

26. CONS

27. Drip systems are expensive , especially
for initial setup. Not affordable if land
available is less.
 The tubes can clog frequently.
Drip irrigation might be unsatisfactory
if herbicides need sprinkler irrigation
for activation

28. FINAL RATING:
3.5/5