Which crops are suitable for drip irrigation?

Any crop can be grown using drip irrigation. From field crops such as corn soybean or sugarcane, to vegetables and tree crops. Either growing in soil or in a soilless media. On a flat field or on sloping terrain – drip irrigation fits all topographies. The only decision is choosing the right drip configuration based on your crop and field conditions. Explore our dripper and dripperline offering

How efficient is drip irrigation?

Drip irrigation is known to be the most efficient irrigation methods with 95-100% water use efficiency. This is compared to sprinkler systems that have 80-85% water use efficiency or flood and furrow that are 60-70% efficient. Efficiency is related to the effectiveness of the system on crop performance and eventually on yield and profitability of the farmer.

Is drip irrigation expensive?

Farmers looking to invest in a drip irrigation system should calculate ROI versus alternative irrigation methods. Because drip irrigation delivers significant increases in crop yields while saving on inputs (water, fertilizer, energy and labor), it can pay for itself in a relatively short period of time and give farmers more profit in their pocket.

Drip Irrigation Systems

What is drip irrigation system?

Drip Irrigation is the most efficient water and nutrient delivery system for growing crops. It delivers water and nutrients directly to the plant’s root zone, in the right amounts, at the right time, so each plant gets exactly what it needs, when it needs it, to grow optimally. It enables farmers to produce higher yields while saving on water as well as fertilizers, energy.

How does it work?
Water and nutrients are delivered across the field in pipes called ‘dripelines’ featuring small units known as ‘drippers’. Each dripper emits drops containing water and fertilizer, resulting in the uniform application of water and nutrients direct to each plant's root zone, across an entire field.

Why do farmers prefer it?

Drip irrigation not only delivers greater ROI compared to other irrigation methods, it also gives farmers an efficient and simple way to operate their farms.

With drip irrigation, farmers are guaranteed:

Higher consistent quality yields
Huge water savings: no evaporation, no run off, no waste
100% land utilization - drip irrigates uniformly in any topography and soil type
Energy saving: it works on low water pressure
Efficient use of fertilizer and crop protection, with no leaching
Less dependency on weather, greater stability and lower risks

Why is it better for plants?

Crops need a consistent and balanced supply of water in order to grow. Drip irrigation applies water and nutrients frequently and in small doses, ensuring optimal growing conditions that help produce the highest yields possible.

Here’s why plants are more productive with drip irrigation:

High availability of water and nutrients
Doses of water and nutrients tailored to plant’s development needs
No saturation and good soil aeration
Avoids high salinity caused by excessive fertilizer application
No wetting of foliage that can result in fungal diseases

Why does the world need drip?

By 2050, there’ll be 10 billion people living on our planet, and fewer resources available to grow enough food. The world needs a way to increase agricultural productivity and resource efficiency. Drip irrigation changes the economics of global agriculture by allowing farmers to grow more food per hectare and cubic meters of water.

Drip irrigation enables us to:

Reduce the impact of drought and climate change on food production
Avoid contamination of groundwater and rivers caused by fertilizer leaching
Support rural communities, reduce poverty and reduce migration to cities

FAQs

Any crop can be grown using drip irrigation. From field crops such as corn soybean or sugarcane, to vegetables and tree crops. Either growing in soil or in a soilless media. On a flat field or on sloping terrain – drip irrigation fits all topographies. The only decision is choosing the right drip configuration based on your crop and field conditions.

Explore our dripper and dripperline offering
Drip irrigation is known to be the most efficient irrigation methods with 95-100% water use efficiency. This is compared to sprinkler systems that have 80-85% water use efficiency or flood and furrow that are 60-70% efficient. Efficiency is related to the effectiveness of the system on crop performance and eventually on yield and profitability of the farmer.
Farmers looking to invest in a drip irrigation system should calculate ROI versus alternative irrigation methods. Because drip irrigation delivers significant increases in crop yields while saving on inputs (water, fertilizer, energy and labor), it can pay for itself in a relatively short period of time and give farmers more profit in their pocket.

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Drip Irrigation

Any crop. Any topography. Any climate. Any soil. Anywhere.