Drip irrigation and its benefits

Crops are irrigated by several methods. These include surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation etc. Each method of irrigation has its own distinct advantages. It is used more in the cultivation of vegetable crops as well as fruit plants, flowers and medicinal plants. Today we will talk about the benefits of drip irrigation. Let us first know what is drip irrigation.

What is Drip Irrigation?

• Through drip irrigation method, irrigation is done by dripping water drop by drop into the roots of plants to meet the sufficient moisture content in the soil.

What are the benefits of drip irrigation?

• It is the most suitable method for irrigation in water scarce areas.

• Irrigation by this method can save up to 60 percent of water.

• There is a reduction in the expenditure on laborers for irrigation.

• Water soluble fertilizers can also be easily supplied by drip method.

• Fertilizers are saved by this method by replenishing fertilizers.

• Water drop by drop reaches the roots of plants only. Due to which healthy plants and high quality fruits are obtained.

• Due to the dryness of the surrounding land in the field, the problem of weeds is less.

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