What is RocketAgro – Krishi 3.0?
Ultra-Low-Cost, Open-Source High Tech NetHouse for Bangladeshi Farmers!
Problems we are solving:
Why Farmers in bangladesh Struggle with Greenhouse ?
- Too Expensive: Traditional greenhouses with Steel poles, UV poly, and imported components drive costs too high.
- Longer ROI: High upfront investment stops adoption.Farmers can’t risk big money without guaranteed returns.
- Flood & Rain: Bangladesh’s extreme weather makes structures vulnerable. Heatwaves, floods, and storms destroy investment.
- Hot & Humid Climate: Traditional greenhouse models are built for cold climate. what we need for Bangladesh is CoolingHouse.
Our Solution:
Open-Source, Ultra-Low-Cost Greenhouse —— Built with Locally Available Materials!
Projected ROI: 1-2 years (compared to 4-8 years in traditional greenhouse farming).
- Tention Structure: Concrete Poles, GI Wire, Polyester Rope, Cotton Fabric.
- Retractable Roof: Protects from hot climate, storms & floods! provide Optimal climate for plant groth with adequite ventilation. Very low power requiremnt to oparate making it solar compatible.
- Drip & Hydroponic System: 3x more yield with 90% less water! no cap on crop selection by soil type.
- IPM Builtin: low insectiside! export quality produce. Smart pest management.
- Open-Source Design: Free, DIY, and Adaptable!
- Year Round Production: Hit the market when you should be.
Structure Features
- Tensile net house
- 40° Inclined on fore site
- 20° sloped Pitched roof
- Retractable roof net House
Concrete Poles & Foundation
- Interior poles:
- 4" x 15' Pre Stretched Concrete pole
- 3' deep base
- 5m - 6m spacing
- 10 AWG GI wire twisted pair for rebar
- 4x pairs as 4 rebar near every corner of pole.
- Corner poles:
- 6" x 15' Concrete pole
- 3' x 1' solid concrete base
- 4x 1/4" rebar near every corner of pole.
- Brace Foundation:
- 2' x 3' T type solid concrete base
Tensioning & Bracing System
- 1” Polyester Rope for Primary bracing on 40° Incline and pole top.
- 0.25” Polyester Rope for Secondary interconnection & general tensioning.
- 10 AWG GI wire every 5' at 11' Hight Front-to-back roof rails
- 2x 14 AWG GI wire with 1' gap every 2.5' at 9' height for vine crop support.
Retractable Roof System
- Pitched roof with a 20° slope for wind & rain runoff.
- Woven fabric with linseed oil as roof material.
- Zip Ties or Tension clips for attachment.