Farm Structures Engineering Recommendations / Release

  • It is recommended to use PDKV developed hydroponic structure (500 sq m, size 19.5 x 26 m) for growing of leafy greens.
 
  • It is recommended to use PDKV developed sensor based IoT device for monitoring and controlling environmental parameters in protected structures .
  • It is recommended to use PDKV developed ventilated onion storage structure (10 t).
  • It is recommended to use PDKV developed Puf roof for reducing the inside temperature of poultry house structure (2×1.1x 3 m).
  • It is recommended to use PDKV developed Low Cost Portable Onion Storage Structure with 15 q capacity for storage of rabi onions up to 150 days.
  • It is recommended to use PDKV developed multi-tier hydroponic structure with Nutrient Film Technique of size 2 x 1.1 x 3 m made up of PVC pipe (75 mm) and UPVC pipe (25 mm) for cultivation of leafy vegetables.
  • It is recommended to use Low cost portable onion storage structure.

Salient Features:

  • Useful for reducing losses during onion storage.
  • Facility for ventilation/removal of warm air available in the structure.
  • Provided with arrangement of Perforated PVC pipes for ventilation.
  • Less physiological weight loss, less sprouting and less rotting during onion storage.
  • Capacity – 1.5 tonne.
  • It is recommended to use Low cost on farm cooling storage structure.
Salient Features:
  • Useful for temporary/short term storage of vegetables ( tomato, cucumber, okra, capsicum, etc) on the field itself.
  • During storage, the inside temperature is 12-15oC less than the outside temperature.
  • During storage, the inside relative humidity is 70-80%.
  • Easy for erection and handling.
  • When not in use, the parts of the structure can be easily separated and kept safe.
  • Capacity – 2 tonne, can be erected as per requirement.
  • It is recommended to use Low cost PDKV-Koushalya Vermi compost Unit made up of locally available bamboo and 50% shadenet for Vermicomposting in 4 rotations in a year.
  • It is recommended to use reddish purple Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) during night time for 12 hours with light intensity of 930 lux for enhancing plant growth and nutritive value during green fodder production of wheat and maize in PDKV hydroponic structure.
  • It is recommended to use PDKV U-PVC Pipe Framed Hydroponic Structure (size 3x2x3 m) for green fodder production.

Salient Features:

  • PDKV developed U-PVC pipe framed hydroponic structure of size 3x2x3 m is useful green fodder production.
  • Soil-less with use of water only or water with nutrients can be used for green fodder production.
  • When green fodder is not available for animals, it can be produced in less time ( 10-12 days) using hydroponic technology.
  • Green fodder production can be taken throughout the year as well as the digestibility increase.
  • Green fodder can be produced with very less water, less space, less time, less labour.
 
  • It is recommended to cultivate tomato in 50 percent white shadenet house with 50 micron white plastic mulching for higher fruit yield.
  • It is recommended to use PDKV hollow tumbler tiles with 20% saw dust for roofing materials.
 
  • It is recommended to cultivate Capsicum in 50% Green shade-net instead of 30 and 45 cm green and white strips for higher production.
  • It is recommended to use PDKV designed 1000 sqm shade net house for cultivation of Capcicum crops.
  • It is recommended to use PDKV designed 100 sq.m. shade net house for cultivation of vegetable crops.