THE DEMONSTRATION FARM
One hectare. Designed as a complete system.
The SiFT Smart Demonstration Farm connects vegetable transplants, protected crops, field operations, and technology training in a single demonstration model.
THE SITE PLAN
Protected growing is only part of the farm.
A strong start for every planting cycle.
Half of the Cravo house is reserved for vegetable transplant propagation: seed preparation, nursery benches, irrigation, hardening, and dispatch.
- Gross allocation
- ½ acre · approximately 2,023 m²
- Demonstration focus
- Seedling quality, batch traceability, transplant readiness
Areas are gross footprints, not net cropped or bench area. Internal aisles remain inside each zone. The rounded figures sum to 10,000 m².
Design basis: 1 hectare = 10,000 m². One acre = 4,046.856 m²; each half-acre = 2,023.428 m². Figures on the plan are rounded.
A CLEAR LAND BUDGET
Keep crop space and support space in balance.
| Zone | Area | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cravo shade house | ≈4,047 m² | Half propagation; half protected crop production |
| Open-field learning plots | 4,200 m² | Planting trials, crop rotation, and mechanization demonstrations |
| Access and headlands | 1,000 m² | Tractor circulation, visitor separation, turning, and loading |
| Energy and water services | 450 m² | Solar charging, water storage, filtration, and controls |
| Learning and handling area | 303 m² | Briefing, packing, tool storage, and managed materials handling |
| Total | 10,000 m² | One hectare |
The non-Cravo allocations are proposed planning allowances. A survey, drainage study, access design, local requirements, and equipment envelopes must determine the final layout.
HOW THE FARM WORKS
A continuous learning loop.
01
Plan the batch
Select crop, planting destination, tray system, and target timing.
02
Raise and establish
Propagate, prepare beds, transplant, irrigate, and inspect.
03
Observe and improve
Compare crop records with water, equipment, and environmental data.
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
Confirm the essentials.
SITE
Ground truth
Confirm location, tenure, solar resource, water quality, drainage, wind exposure, and mobile coverage.
STRUCTURE
Supplier engineering
Obtain Cravo sizing, structural loads, crop support details, and roof safety rules.
OPERATIONS
People and safe access
Separate public visits from tractor routes. Establish sanitation, operating procedures, and maintenance responsibilities.
This website does not announce an operating location, opening date, or bookable farm tour.
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