The domestic drip irrigation system, developed by city-based environment and wildlife filmmaker Vilas Kane, uses the principle of capillary motion to water plants. He created the model after several ...

At a time when organic farming is gaining popularity in Kerala, there are now more options for farmers. ‘Wick irrigation’ is a latest technique developed by Kamalam Joseph, a scientist at the Centre ...

KOZHIKODE: The Centre for Water Resources Development Management (CWRDM) here has developed wick irrigation technique, a hydroponic system, to facilitate farming of potted vegetables and ornamental ...

A training programme on ‘wick irrigation’ organised by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) here and the Centre for Gender Studies of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has opened new avenues for home ...

Prof John Wesonga, an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), demonstrate how Capillary Wick technology, can be used to ...

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Rice Research Institute is developing a cheaper alternative to drip irrigation system to help small-scale farmers cope with the extreme impact of El Niño. Drip ...

Prof John Wesonga demonstrates how Capillary Wick technology is used to grow vegetables in a backyard garden. [David Njaaga, Standard] “Do you know how the traditional paraffin lamp works?” This is ...