Abstract:
The study evaluated the performance of the centre pivot
sprinkler irrigation system and its effects on sugar cane yield at
Kagera Sugar Estate. The study also examined soil parameters
that influence cane yield and the quality of irrigation water.
Centre pivot GP7 had average coefficient of uniformity of 96.9%
as opposed to 86.2% for BPS. On the other hand lower water
holding capacity and low acidity reduced cane yields
significantly. The results show that poor pivot performance
and soil properties greatly reduce sugarcane productivity.
L’étude a évalué la performance du système d’irrigation dans le
centre d’arrosage à pivot et de ses effets sur le rendement de la
canne à sucre à « Kagera Sugar Estate ». L’étude a également
examiné les paramètres du sol qui influent le rendement de la
canne et la qualité de l’eau d’irrigation. Le Centre pivot GP7
avait un coefficient moyen de l’uniformité de 96,9% contre
86,2% pour le secteur parapublic. D’autre part, la capacité
inférieure de rétention d’eau et une faible acidité, réduisent les
rendements de la canne de manière significative. Les résultats
montrent que la performance pauvre d’un pivot et les propriétés
du sol réduisent considérablement la productivité de la canne à
sucre.
Language:
English
Date of publication:
2010
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Region Focus:
East Africa
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RUFORUM Conferences and Workshops
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Open Access
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Printed resource
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Extent:
1323-1326
Notes:
"The 2010 RUFORUM Biennial Conference was the second in the series. The main objective of the Biennial conferences is to provide a platform for agricultural research for development stakeholders in Africa and beyond to actively exchange findings and experiences, while at the same time learning lessons towards improving performance of the agricultural sector and ultimately people’s livelihoods. The biennial conference is RUFORUM’s most comprehensive meeting for the diversity of stakeholers in agriculture. It is especially dedicated to graduate students and their supervisors, grantees in RUFORUM member universities and alumni. It is a platform for peer review, quality control, mentorship, networking and shared learning. This record contains an extended abstract accepted under the theme soil science and water management".
