Upgrade Brings New Life to Kirimuva Gardeners

In a thrilling turn of events, the Kirimuva Community Market Garden has received a significant boost with the recent upgrade of its solar borehole system.

This comes at a crucial moment when water scarcity poses a considerable challenge for local farmers and gardeners.

The updated solar equipment promises to revolutionise water management practices within the market garden. Traditionally reliant on bucket watering, which can be labour-intensive and inefficient, the garden is also now poised to transition to drip irrigation systems as part of the new agreement with ZDDT and Sally Foundation of Australia.

This progressive approach offers a multitude of benefits, including reduced water wastage, lower labour costs, improved crop yields and enhanced soil health.

As water becomes increasingly scarce due to persistent drought, this development is not only timely but essential for sustaining the livelihoods of those who depend on agriculture in the Pumula Old township, where the garden is located.

The project beneficiaries are buzzing with excitement about this upgrade, hopeful that it will lead to more productive growing seasons ahead. The shift from bucket to drip irrigation marks a new chapter for Kirimuva's agricultural landscape and one filled with promise and potential.