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HOW To Improve Irrigation Efficiency

HOW To Improve Irrigation Efficiency Why is it important to improve on-farm irrigation efficiency? Around 20% water delivered is lost in distribution channels, 60% of water used for irrigation is applied using high volume, gravity irrigation methods, that is around 10-15% of water applied to crop is lost through over watering.Return from crops can be… Read More »

Drip Irrigation

Drip Irrigation System In drip system water is conveyed through a system of flexible pipe lines Drip system reduces water requirement of the plant by maintaining minimum soil moisture. SYSTEM COMPONENTS Components of a Drip Irrigation System EMISSION DEVICES Filters Chemical Injectors Air/vacuum Relief Valves Drip Irrigation Tubing, Advantages of Drip Irrigation, Drip Irrigation Payback… Read More »