How We Make Our Irrigation Water Reservoirs

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Three comments for you that spring from the desire to minimize evaporative loss. 1) The profile I see in your video is based on domestic water reservoirs. A favoriter project for civil engineers. How civil engineers work is they find a proven design over and over again regardless of a specific projects unique demands. We maintain that irrigation reservoirs should have a very different profile. Build your reservoirs as deep as you possibly can and no wider than is necessary to achieve your desired carrying capacity. The rule of thumb is deep and skinny is better than shallow and wide. 2) Always orient your reservoir so that the prevailing winds pass over the short axis of the reservoir. 3) Plant windbreak trees along the berm that the prevailing winds cross first. You will have the benefit of reduced wind passing over your reservoir and some of the reservoir will be cooled by the shade. I hope you find these tips from arid land farming to be beneficial to your operation. Best of luck!

[@oraach]

Wow.. thanks for the tip. Thin and deep seems like a great idea...

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

@@oraach This is shared community knowledge. We are forming a loose community via KZbin of like minded people around the globe that are engaged in these types of activities. This discovery comes from a fellow who is building his personal oasis in west Texas USA, almost on the Mexican border, the Chihuahuan Desert Ecoregion. So far he has mule deer, coyotes, flocks of migrating birds using his deep water lake regularly. His lake is not fenced, so he has built a long narrow ramp so that animals can walk down to the water level, or walkout if they fall in accidentally. I'm so happy you found this knowledge useful.

[@obiecanobie919]

Serious engineer talk of the next level

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

@@obiecanobie919 🤣

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks, Steve. Yoir guidance and observations are much appreciated. Thinner and deeper it shall be next time. At least points 2) and 3) were covered with the orientation that we built in, and the natural trees that we left around it as windbreakers. I'm going to copy and paste your comment and keep it somewhere useful 🙂

[@docfarl]

I'm impressed! Folks like you are the real future of Africa!

[@mondofarms4343]

Wow. That is a real compliment. Thanks. And there I was feeling a certain level of imposter syndrome from time to time. It's only been 3 years of farming, but in another 5 or so, maybe that will die down.

[@docfarl]

@@mondofarms4343 My compliments was heartfelt. I was most impressed by seeing every aspect of your project, from conceptualizing, planning, design, construction and management done without a white soul in sight. Which should be an eye opener for many who say Africans don't know how to run modern sustainable agricultural businesses. You will succeed as surely as the sun will shine in Africa!

[@nsajimwasege68]

Mondo Farm is a great Agrobusiness College, and you are its Principal Lecturer,from Tanzania we learning and inspired a lot!!!👏👏👏

[@mondofarms4343]

It's my pleasure. All the best.

[@estherukaobasi7556]

Great. Africans are moving foreward in Agriculture. Thank so much. Kudos Brother.👌👍❤💓.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks. We have to keep moving forward. Our populations ever-growing and more and more people in the cities need to be fed.

[@jpmuga]

Love this channel. Watching from Kenya.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks.

[@Johnny-o7y]

Much love from Malawi 🇲🇼 You are doing great work in Zambia🔥🔥🔥

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you 🙌

[@prospermandizadza6595]

As a Zimbabwean I am very Happpy 🤣 to see such a video from our northern neighbors. Keep up the good work Mondo Farms. Will definitely be following. God bless.

[@mondofarms4343]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@turamagmz5118]

Well done Sir, This what we need to insure that Africa become self sufficient in food production. Keep it up🦾🦾🦾

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@munsanjemweene]

Brilliant video. You never get to see the actual detail of how these processes and structures are built and having you lay it all out and show us the process is super valuable. Not to mention the wisdom around various farming trade-offs and realisations one comes to along the journey. Great stuff.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@oscar86456]

this is an amazing project that can hold 4million litters of water. water is so important specially we have a climate change or drought. it help a lot of producing foods because you have your own water irrigation system. i really admire what you did Mondo farm.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks

[@josephharmond4423]

I love the education you give people from the farm always, thank you.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks for watching!

[@hendresonchakhaza9018]

Watching from Malawi

[@najeebyunusa]

A week now I inspected a farm at Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬 which needs just what you have accomplished. I'm very inspired by this work of yours and I look forward to setting up for this client a similar design. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and progress with us.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks and all the best to them.

[@RAHIWAadeyNayGdiniyu]

Watching you from USA originally from Tigray. I’m learning lot!🙏🏾 God bless you and your farm!!!!

[@mondofarms4343]

Welcome! Take care.

[@ሀብታሙታምሩ]

long live to you sir! i got a lot from the video. i'm from Ethiopia

[@franzreggz]

Listening attentively to your story telling is so entertaining. Thank you Mondo farms, keep up the fantastic work! Watching from Philippines

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks and Greetings.

[@universeboy6304]

I really miss your videos . Please keep posting

[@mondofarms4343]

We will keep trying

[@rocktuned]

I am not even interested in farming and I live in the city but I found this video very calming and positive. :D

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fredrickncube4528]

I always find your content a bit longer but on this one you definitely entertained me . Loved it all the way . Great content. Thank you a lot Son of The Soil

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@chibeza100]

In farming, any little information is critical. Short explanations won't help in a positive way, as Fredrick Ncube suggests.

[@fredrickncube4528]

@@chibeza100 good take

[@1968pda]

I have learnt so much from the setup. From Ghana.God be with you and your team.

[@mondofarms4343]

Great to hear from you!

[@salloum1770]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 for the team in laying the liners. New skills, new business opportunities.

[@mondofarms4343]

Indeed.

[@93VIDEO]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge ... With your eyes, Africa looks like a beautiful dream, Thank you! In French : Merci beaucoup pour ce partage de connaissance ... Avec ton regard, l'Afrique ressemble à un beau rêve, Merci !

[@mondofarms4343]

Merci.

[@mwaranle]

This one of the most impactful videos from Mondo farms. Great work. Really inspiring work

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you

[@kmbewe1]

Wow the man from MondoMusic...this is brilliant mate !

[@mondofarms4343]

Many thanks!!

[@rosminazuchri9090]

I am Rossy from Indonesia. Your KZbin very is useful, helpful and has great content, thanks

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosminazuchri9090]

@@mondofarms4343 thank for your attention

[@jacobzwane3329]

This water reservior looks so nice. This is a great job done here

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@fisehaabebe9345]

This is new college to learn about modern farming

[@mondofarms4343]

Indeed

[@konstantinrokossovsky1467]

Well... all the way from Senegal : this channel is a life changer. Thank you.

[@mondofarms4343]

Hi there. You're most welcome ☺️ 🙏🏽

[@mutetamarc9466]

I am here to learn as I plan to dig my first reservoir. Will need your guidance always

[@mondofarms4343]

👍🏾

[@oj7724]

From Rhodes park to mondo music to now mondo farms. I guess whatever you touch glows. Thumps up Chief

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks. It all takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to turn dreams into reality.

[@MphoSekese]

Thank you so much for this. This helps bring change for generations to come. 🎉

[@mondofarms4343]

Absolutely!

[@Avillo100]

All the love from Angola 🇦🇴. Stay strong Mondo Farms, and keep sharing your knowledge.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you! Will do!

[@maxcali863]

You are very articulate and a good story teller. I enjoyed it while learning. 👍🏾

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vijayanathanstephen9308]

You are a genius sir ! Who is willing to share your knowledge to benefit humanity

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@nkanduchinzewe7108]

Absolutely blown away! I have learnt alot. I found myself drawn into the video and became a team member. Wishing you and your team every success and Gods mighty blessing upon you all.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@MzikaifaniShadreck]

Thank you very much for the free lecture and demonstration. I have been thinking of making mine, but I didn't know where to begin. God bless you and let your farm flourish.

[@mondofarms4343]

You're very welcome!

[@vincenttreasure]

Thank you so much, l like the way you give us the details of every activity on the farm and the reason why it's done that way. May God bless you more. One love from Uganda in Dubai.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks Vincent. 😊

[@cantonaken6985]

The best thing I have watched & a mega mind blowing challenge for me as an upcoming farmer. This is just awesome Mondo Farms. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks and all the best

[@zadockism1]

more educative thank you . Agribusiness is the sure way to billionaire club. Watching from Nairobi

[@mondofarms4343]

Greetings

[@raoulroberts2024]

Thank you for this very informative video. I learned a lot. I wish MONDOfarms continued success.🙏🏾

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@gaobolaekagisophuthego6496]

Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value. Thank you Mr Folotiya for opening your farm gates to the whole world to tap into your knowledge and experience.

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome

[@chibesamutale568]

This is awesome and given our current climate changes ....need the contacts for the people that did the job

[@mondofarms4343]

🙏🏽

[@akapseudonym2858]

Amazing journey! This reservoir is massive compared to Winterthorn. Great info and so much to learn from it. Thank you for sharing. Blessings!

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blacklion1579]

Oowwww, my brother, you surprised us every time. Well done 👏 👍

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks

[@kennethmwangi7521]

This is deep and comprehensive, good job brother, much appreciation from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KalidElabe]

Very informative and helpful,thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@mondofarms4343]

You are most welcome.

[@topezi1]

Watching from Australia and learning a lot. Love your work.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks Ba Charles

[@EternalFarmsandAgroservices]

Inspired. This is the goal, production every quarter.

[@mondofarms4343]

Indeed. We produce year round.

[@AneleR]

Weldone Mondo farms, I like your irrigation method.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you 😊

[@KundaKatemba]

This is wonderful. I have learnt a lot from this video.

[@mondofarms4343]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@mellow_cake2020]

The quality of you video is excellent, presentation and the personality is admirable. all the way from India

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you for your kind words. Appreciated.

[@BarazaDiaries]

This one of the best videos I've ever watched! I've learnt great lessons here. Trying to implement all this in Kenya, kudos Mondo Farm

[@mondofarms4343]

Awesome! Thank you! All the best

[@jerryjeremiemuanda3054]

Big up to you and all the team.... great job

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks and you're most welcome.

[@bonifacenzogere3026]

This is an amazing job!! Please keep on sharing as is very enlightening for the rest of us across Africa . We are surely following in your footsteps. Stay blessed Brother

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you 😊

[@Agriadventures1]

I am learning so much, from Limpopo South Africa

[@mondofarms4343]

That's great to hear.

[@terradexpicana-macaneta8963]

My first time watching your channel. You are such a good presenter and up to detail. I am a fan now.😊😊😊

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KenMakunga]

Wow, this is truly amazing and the detail is incredible. I am inspired to do something similar in Palapye, Botswana. Thank you Mondo Farms your vision.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks. All the best.

[@AbdullahiAli-t2u]

You’re a light for everyone and especially developing countries and Africa. You should be getting millions of subscribers but people want funny videos but not resourceful videos. Thanks a million. I’m planning to do the same water reservoir in Somalia. Near Mogadishu.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks and all the best

[@AbdullahiAli-t2u]

You’re welcome

[@adanbouzoua]

Thanks for sharing; a lot of learning here. Waiting for the follow-up, in particular, how you will collect rainwater and fill the tank

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome

[@nunyabznz3029]

Such an amazing feat shown in this video! I found myself trying to help hoist the pond liner in place too. Your staff and assistants seem strong and well suited for the job. As the liner was spliced together I was amazed at the master doing the job. Anytime I get on something slippery like my metal roof I wear my rubber waders and sit and that stops me from sliding down.

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad it was helpful!

[@knnx97]

What a great video I’m planning on having my own farm when I’m ready financially and this videos was an inspiration

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks. We wish you all the best!

[@mubizz80]

Thank you for the information about water reservoir.

[@mondofarms4343]

Our pleasure!

[@kenmorgan4963]

Good video. Watching from Jamaica.

[@mondofarms4343]

Greetings

[@mohameddiallo7775]

Thump up n congratulations👍 🎉 ❤

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@jacobzwane3329]

Great job and I am loving it...👏🏿👋🏿👍🏿

[@mondofarms4343]

🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@GustomixedFarms]

Well done well done what a gift channel this is, learning curve significantly shortened. Thank you very Mondofarms. Greetings from Uganda

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks and all the best

[@nuriageele9844]

Thanks I am excited to see education about water and how African brothers share information thanks

[@mondofarms4343]

You are welcome

[@misaelgadaga1420]

Really appreciate the work you are doing, keep on 🇲🇿

[@mondofarms4343]

Much appreciated

[@davidsoza3982]

Am so thankful for sharing the videos. Every time i feel motivated and hopeful that even with little resources i can also do something. Please keep up doing the good works. God bless you sir

[@mondofarms4343]

Just do your best. As the old saying goes: the journey of 1000 miles starts with one step.

[@weskalanje9501]

good work, i have learnt a lot and i've been inspired

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@nelsonmcharo9101]

Thank you your video is very informative from Tanzania

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome ☺️

[@oberlinlaurent]

Brilliant, thank you so much for giving the weapon to get rid of barriers(mind barriers), greetings for this new year !

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome

[@phineasdhlamini3733]

Very interesting watching from South Africa

[@mondofarms4343]

Great. I happen to be in JBurg for some other business this week. I had planned to get some K2 cucumber seed, but I'm battling to get hold of it. I'm in the wrong place.

[@onkgopotsemodisane8824]

Very impressive, I've learned a lot from this video.

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kealebogarabuti1670]

One might think the hour long video is too long but it was actually small and very innovative. Thank you for the hard work 👊🏽👊🏽

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks. Yes, I'm always being told that our videos are long. I'm working on making them more concise, while still delivering the message.

[@kealebogarabuti1670]

@@mondofarms4343 well its well detailed so its good thats why most of us gonna look at it again 👊🏽👊🏽

[@jameschisasula3287]

Thanks for step by step water reservoir,i have loved it

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome ☺️

[@erikvrvellinga]

Very useful and practical ! Thanks!

[@mondofarms4343]

😊

[@erikvrvellinga]

@@mondofarms4343 Could you indicate sir roughly how much this size reservoir has cost you please? Thank you.

[@nhloniphocebekhulu9344]

I enjoyed every minute of this video. I appreciate your informative video and great narration too. I am from South Africa and I can understand some your native language words.

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks 😊

[@fillipushaulofu4517]

thank you for this information Mondo Farms..Power From Namibia⛲

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome Ba Neighbour 😊

[@HussenM-d7i]

Thanks its a very nice explanation i am from Ethiopia.... love it...

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome

[@umarnuhu6243]

Well done. Laying 50x6m liners and joining them on site will make the work much simplier.

[@mondofarms4343]

Indeed

[@newmancam]

This is just amazing. I have found many solutions to my problems in this video. I think i'm going to get prepared and do the same as you guys. Congratulations for this wonderful job. Iam really pleased. Congratulations.🎉

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad it helped!

[@davewilla]

Thank you Mr Chisha Folotiya! This is inspirational, and extremely educative! I will personally get in touch for consultations when I am in Zambia! Watched from Aberdeen, Scotland UK!

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome

[@Fun_with_farming]

Amazing work you are doing Mr Chisha!Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you very much!

[@simbarashetibugare3116]

Very informative and motivational content. Thank you so much farmer🤝

[@mondofarms4343]

My pleasure

[@mainamaseeti]

I have more confidence to do my pond now too. Thankyou bro for taking time to make this video. Learning from Kenya...

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad to be of service.

[@yussufmwinyi4604]

I like what you are doing, you are what I aspire to be

[@mondofarms4343]

Thanks Mr Mwinyi. All the best.

[@mayesonjovu9836]

This is high quality content Mr. Folotiya. Been glued to this channel ever since I randomly came across it. Thank you 🙏

[@mondofarms4343]

Welcome!

[@jamesmusiga4695]

Very very interesting indeed. I am learning this technology. Great job Mr. Mondo.

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ktdima3952]

thank you very much for the vid it was very informative... I have always been wondering how these reservoirs are made the vid was a great help

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad its helpful 🙂

[@leokangwa9422]

Brilliant work!

[@mondofarms4343]

Many thanks!

[@jerrybabs6240]

Congratulations to Mondo farms

[@mondofarms4343]

😁😁

[@jerrychetty2524]

Absolutely awesome Mr mondo farmer!

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you kindly

[@AKAPELWA]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!!👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mondofarms4343]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gracenyangor2967]

Super fascinating, watching from Malawi

[@mondofarms4343]

Greetings.

[@wallstreet497]

Well done guys.I watching from Brazzaville

[@mondofarms4343]

Great 👍

[@pablomaximoatienza760]

Verry good idea low cost materials but nice and useful. Now i think to try this for swimming pool for kids in mountains farm😊 god bless you sir

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad our video was helpful. That sounds like a great adaptation of the design.

[@welcomezigode5838]

A very inspirational information. Thank you for sharing

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sophie7868]

Thank you for the informative presentation

[@mondofarms4343]

Glad it was helpful!

[@feddychansa458]

This is great vision and execution. Thank for sharing wholeheartedly.

[@mondofarms4343]

You're most welcome Ba Chansa.

[@brianmwiinga8166]

Enjoying some joel chibangu beat in the background. Great content and well delivered

[@mondofarms4343]

Yebbo