Open AccessSubsurface Drip Irrigation Project
Author(s) -
Vincent Lawson
Publication year - 2008
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.31274/farmprogressreports-180814-1087
Subject(s) - drip irrigation , environmental science , irrigation , hydrology (agriculture) , agricultural engineering , geology , engineering , agronomy , geotechnical engineering , biology
An ambitious subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) project covering eight acres was initiated and installed in 2007. It is a permanent installation with plastic drip lines buried 18 in. deep and spaced 60 in. apart in a field divided into 12 operating zones. The project was undertaken with the following objectives: • 1. Demonstrate SDI installation, equipment, and operation. • 2. Demonstrate best management practicesfor growing crops with SDI. • 3. Conduct irrigation research in areas of scheduling and fertility. • 4. Provide a platform for educational and outreach activities. Disciplines Agricultural Science | Agriculture
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