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Question Question 31
Study the picture and answer the questions that follows :
- Name the type of irrigation.
- What are the advantages of this type of irrigation?
- Drip Irrigation
- Advantages of Drip Irrigation are:
- Fertilizer and nutrient loss is minimized due to localized and reduced leaching.
- Water application efficiency is high if managed correctly.
- Field levelling is not necessary.
- Recycled or non-potable water can easily be used.
- Moisture within the root zone can be maintained at field capacity.
- Soil erosion is less.
- Water distribution is highly uniform.
- Labour cost is less.
- Variation in supply can be regulated by regulating the valves and drippers.
- Fertilization can be included with minimum waste of fertilizers.
- Usually operated at low pressure thereby reducing energy costs.