Introducing Drip Irrigation System
Introducing Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that can save water and nutrients by allowing water to flow slowly to plant roots, either above or below the soil surface. Drip irrigation systems use a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters to transfer water. A drip irrigation system may be more efficient than other types of irrigation systems, such as surface irrigation or sprinkler irrigation, depending on how effectively it is designed, installed, maintained, and operated.
Drip irrigation is assisting in determining, whether adding nutrients directly to crop roots by drip fertigation is a realistic approach for enhancing yields.
While improving yields is still a top aim across the country, water conservation is becoming increasingly important. Drip irrigation is gaining popularity in irrigation zones due to its efficiency and effective method of providing moisture and potential nutrients straight to the root system.
How Drip Irrigation Works
Drip irrigation systems circulate water across crop fields using a network of tubes or pipes, allowing water to slowly trickle out closer to the roots of each plant. When compared to overhead irrigation systems, this is a more efficient means of using water, minimizing waste and evaporation. Drip irrigation systems can also receive water additions such as fertilizers. This fertigation procedure also improves fertilizer efficiency by delivering nutrients near to the root system, where they are needed and instantly available to the plant.
Nutrients Supply via Drip Irrigation
Balanced crop nutrition is crucial for strong yields, and while most farmers can administer needed nutrients during the early phases of crop growth, the later stages prove difficult. However, nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen – both of which are required in excess throughout the growing season – can be given to mature fields by fertigation to stimulate optimum yields until harvest time.
While it is too soon to tell what the yield differences are, fertigation research is helping to solidify the need of balanced crop nutrition in achieving higher yields. With produce limitations rising, this innovative irrigation/fertilizer system could be one of the most promising tools for high-yielding types.