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Water Solutions for Irvine's Farm Crisis

Irvine’s Farm in Harare South faces a severe water crisis due to inadequate borehole output, low rainfall, and an outdated irrigation system, which has negatively impacted production. The project aims to investigate these water issues and propose solutions, with solar-powered boreholes being selected as the most viable option due to their reliability and cost-effectiveness. The final presentation will include a model demonstrating the integration of solar panels, a borehole pump, and a water tank for irrigation.

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Water Solutions for Irvine's Farm Crisis

Irvine’s Farm in Harare South faces a severe water crisis due to inadequate borehole output, low rainfall, and an outdated irrigation system, which has negatively impacted production. The project aims to investigate these water issues and propose solutions, with solar-powered boreholes being selected as the most viable option due to their reliability and cost-effectiveness. The final presentation will include a model demonstrating the integration of solar panels, a borehole pump, and a water tank for irrigation.

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Water Crisis at Irvine’s Farm: A Case

Study for Harare South Farms


By Chasi Arnold

Stage 1: Problem Identification


Description of the Problem

Irvine’s Farm in Harare South has a shortage of water. Boreholes are not giving enough
water, rainfall is low, and dams are drying up. The irrigation system is old and wastes water.
This has reduced production and made farming less profitable.

Brief Statement of Intent

This project will study the water problems at Irvine’s Farm and suggest possible solutions
that can help reduce water shortages.

Design

The project will be done as a case study. The main design is to identify the problem, check
related ideas, create possible solutions, and then choose the best one.

Stage 2: Investigation of Related Ideas


2.1 Evidence of Related Ideas

 Drip irrigation.
 Solar-powered pumps.
 Rainwater harvesting tanks.
 Drought-tolerant crops.

2.2 Analysis of Ideas

 Drip irrigation saves water but costs a lot to install.


 Solar pumps reduce electricity use but are expensive.
 Rainwater tanks are easy to use but depend on rainfall.
 Drought crops need less water but may give less profit.

2.3 Overall Quality of Presentation of Ideas

The ideas are good but not fully explained. They are only presented briefly.
Stage 3: Generation of Ideas
3.1 Evidence of Possible Solutions

1. Install drip irrigation.


2. Build a medium-sized dam.
3. Use solar-powered boreholes.
4. Collect rainwater in tanks.

3.2 Advantages

 More efficient use of water.


 Lower long-term costs with solar.
 Improved production.

3.3 Disadvantages

 High starting costs.


 Needs training for workers.
 Rainfall still affects some solutions.

3.4 Overall Quality of Illustrations

Only simple diagrams are included, not detailed.

Example Diagram – Rainwater Harvesting System

[Roof] → [Gutter] → [Pipe] → [Tank]

Picture Example – Drip Irrigation Concept

Stage 4: Development / Refinement of Chosen Idea


4.1 Indication of Choice

The chosen idea is solar-powered boreholes.

4.2 Justification of Choice

This was chosen because it provides reliable water and reduces electricity bills.

4.3 Three Developments

1. Put solar panels on borehole pumps.


2. Add storage tanks for water.
3. Link tanks to simple irrigation pipes.

4.4 Overall Presentation

The idea is good, but details like cost and maintenance are not included.

Stage 5: Presentation of Final Solutions


5.1 Presentation of an Artefact

The artefact will be a model showing:

 Solar panels.
 Borehole pump.
 Tank connected to irrigation pipes.

Diagram – Solar Pump Layout

[Solar Panel] → [Pump] → [Tank] → [Crops]

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