Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plant through a system of plastic tubes with minimal water loss. Crops irrigated by drip show water savings of up to 50 percent and yield increases of 30 to 50 percent. Drip irrigation is often associated with the capital-intensive, commercial farms of more wealthy farmers. The systems used on large farms, however, are unaffordable for small land holders and are not available in sizes suitable for small plots. These low-cost drip irrigation kits appropriately sized and affordable for mini-farms bring the best irrigation techniques of large commercial farmers to people with the least financial resources. Expandable so that farmers can start small and scale-up as their financial capacity increases, the smallest "Bucket" kit consists of a 20-litre bucket with enough tubing to irrigate a 25 sq. meter plot. The "Drum" Kit includes a 200-litre drum and irrigates 125sq. meters. Other sizes and configurations available for customized situations.Typically used to maximize water efficiency in arid regions for the production of horticulture crops including vegetables and fruits. To date, over 15,000 of these low-cost drip irrigation systems have been installed in developing countries.
Prices quoted will be for villagers in countries where this microenterprise is established, not for individual orders which would be more expensive. As a microenterprise project with local assembly, these can sell for as low as $18-$22 each.
Drip Irrigation Kits 
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plant through a system of plastic tubes with minimal water loss. Crops irrigated by drip show water savings of up to 50 percent and yield increases of 30 to 50 percent. Drip irrigation is often associated with the capital-intensive, commercial farms of more wealthy farmers. The systems used on large farms, however, are unaffordable for small land holders and are not available in sizes suitable for small plots. These low-cost drip irrigation kits appropriately sized and affordable for mini-farms bring the best irrigation techniques of large commercial farmers to people with the least financial resources. Expandable so that farmers can start small and scale-up as their financial capacity increases, the smallest "Bucket" kit consists of a 20-litre bucket with enough tubing to irrigate a 25 sq. meter plot. The "Drum" Kit includes a 200-litre drum and irrigates 125sq. meters. Other sizes and configurations available for customized situations.Typically used to maximize water efficiency in arid regions for the production of horticulture crops including vegetables and fruits. To date, over 15,000 of these low-cost drip irrigation systems have been installed in developing countries.