Friday, April 30, 2010

Water Treatment

High water and soil pH levels in Pakistan have hampered the ability to bring about an efficient improvement in the agri sector. 

The ideal range of pH is around 6.  Most local soils are around the value of 8. 

Yesterday was at a presentation in Punjab Univ. on soil moisture sensors as a way to help in creating efficient watering practices.  Still doesn't help resolve the high pH issue, but can be one important component of the overall system. 

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Dilemma over Maize Harvester

The maize harvesters from the big multinational as well as from the local dude who rents it out is booked for this entire season.  Left with little choice other than to either spend 500,000 rupees on a single row maize harvester (apparently bought from Turkey) or go with local labor who cuts and then chops it up. 

The silage bunker is finally beginning to rise up out of the ground. 

As a backup, the manure bunker is being cleared as a backup in case the silage bunker isn't ready come harvesting time.