Abstract:
Drip irrigation means the drop by drop application of water directly to the plant root zone, Drip
irrigation saves up to 50% of water on comparison to flood and furrow system of irrigation,
Fertigation via Drip is 30% more effective than Flooding, The Combination of drip irrigation and
Fertigation increases the productivity by up to 200% and in sugarcane by 133%, Saves the
energy, Reduces the weed growth, Reduces the Incidence and Transmission of Pests and
Diseases, When the Drip irrigation system is not Maintained properly, that is when day to day
cleaning activities of Drip system is not performed, it leads to Blockage or Clogging of drip
irrigation System, Majorly the problem of clogging arises due to the precipitation of the salts, to
rectify this problem Acid treatment is Necessary, In the Acid treatment the selected acid is
injected in to the drip system via the Venturi or fertigation tank, Where the Acidulated water
remains in the laterals for 24 hours and then that Solution is driven out by the means of fresh
water. |
