This video starts by discussing the benefits of irrigated farming and then looks back at Mondo Farms journey through using various types of irrigation water storage over the years.
Finally, we share a step by step look at how we constructed a large water reservoir at our new farm, Kimberley.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of the pond liner?
We used HDPE 500 micron.
What is the source of the water for the reservoir?
When we created this video, we specifically avoided mention of water sources, in order to focus on
1) our reason for the large irrigation water storage vessel
2) the design of the water reservoir
3) the construction methodology.
These are things that a lot of places that need such a water reservoir would have in common, and sources of water will differ form case to case.
Can this reservoir be used to catch rainwater?
Not with the high embankment that we raised on the sides, which is specifically designed to avoid surface water and other debris from falling in. You could build s similar water reservoir without the embankment, or with some surface water channels to guide and bring water into it if necessary.