Step into profitable cocoa farming
Drip Irrigation significantly enhances cocoa farming and survival
A revolution to change cocoa production in Africa has started. Our superior precision irrigation is paving the way to highly efficient and profitable cocoa farming.
Using waste waters from superior raceway fish tanks to drip-irrigate young cocoa farms increased seedling survival from 45% under no irrigation to above 95% at the end of the second dry season.
Superior Raceways is offering to build for you at your farm a raceway fish tank to grow 1,000 pieces of tilapia or catfish per harvest cycle. Water will be pumped into your fish tank by a solar-power borehole with capacity of 12 litres of water per minute. Using waste waters from your fish tanks to drip-irrigate your cocoa trees will stabilize your farm and reduce your risk during dry season weather. Inconsistent rain becomes irrelevant when you use superior precision irrigation.
And you can be sure to give your cocoa plants the water and nutrients they need, when they need it, all year round. Get the most out of every hectare of your cocoa farm.
Increase your profits
Enjoy faster revenues from your farm!
Double your productivity and reap the benefits of intercropping with our precision drip irrigation and modern agricultural practices. Whether your farm is big or small, there is a perfect fit for you. Superior aquaponics systems are easy to configure and fit for any cocoa farm, whether you have a single hectare, or thousands.
Harvest top-quality cocoa
Push your cocoa beans to their maximum size and quality with our superior drip irrigation. Save on fertilizers, weeding and labor costs by distributing nutrients and crop protection directly to the root zone of your cocoa in the most efficient way.
Accelerate your time to commercial production
You will begin to start harvesting your cocoa in just 3 years instead of 5, while securing zero tree mortality. Reduce water stress and provide the doses of nutrition needed to keep your trees healthy and productive.
What is the difference between drip-irrigated cocoa farming and traditional cocoa farming?
1. Planting configuration
With traditional cocoa farms, trees are widely spaced or even scattered across the area at irregular spacing. With precision irrigated farming, the cocoa trees are organized in a 2 X 4m configuration that allows more trees and yields per hectare and enables the use of tractors.
2. Tree design
In traditional practices, cocoa trees are grown large and pruned in a way that fruit is located at the highest parts of the tree, requiring additional labor for picking. In modern practices, the trees are short with multiple branches, enabling more fruit per tree and less labor for picking.
3. Yield
In traditional practices, the average cocoa yield is about 400 kilograms per hectare, while with modern practices using precision irrigation, the yield can reach 2.5 to 3 tons per hectare.
How much water can be saved when using drip irrigation?
Compared to flood irrigation, drip irrigation can save you more than 50% of the water. Compared to sprinkler systems, drip irrigation can save you up to 30% of the water.
Can drip irrigation systems powered by Superior aquaponics be activated remotely?
Drip irrigation powered with superior aquaponics can be easily combined with remote control and automation. It is also possible to add digital tools such as ground sensors or plant sensors to optimize cocoa yields.
Why should I choose drip over other irrigation methods that seem to be less expensive?
It is not about cost. It is about making the best investment. It has been proven that drip irrigation increases cocoa yields while also improving crop quality. In addition, drip technology leads to significant savings in water, fertilizer and labor. Economic calculations show that in the long run, drip is the most sustainable system for cocoa farming, delivering higher economic returns than any other method.
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Find out how our digital farming is empowering farmers with precision irrigation to control their own destinies in new ways. Take your irrigation to the next level with our revolutionary system that helps you optimize your yields while saving you costs. The all-in-one irrigation solution that enables automated irrigation, fertigation and crop protection. Combining everything into one closed-loop platform, our system lets you easily monitor, analyze and control your irrigation from wherever you are.