Drip irrigation operates under low pressure, hence does not require pumps to push the water through the system. Drip irrigation can operate purely on gravity. This means reduced energy costs. Plants ...

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One saves more water than the other.

Sprinklers, which spray water into the air where it is easily evaporated or lost to the wind, are inherently inefficient. They spread water over large areas, regardless of whether there are roots ...

DHENKANAL: Making the best out of waste, plant lover Jayaguru Patra of Bhuban block has developed an innovative system of drip irrigation that reuses saline pipes, an innovation which has earned him ...