The Advantages of Drip Irrigation include:

♤ Saves time, money, labor and water because the system is so efficient.

♤ Prevents fungal disease by minimizing water contact with the leaves, stems, and fruit of plants.

♤ Discourages weed growth because water is only delivered where it’s needed

♤ Increases effectiveness on uneven ground.

♤ High efficiency in the use of fertilizers and no runoff of fertilizers into ground water

Water Use Efficiency

Definition: the ratio between effective water use and actual water withdrawal. It characterizes, in a specific process, how effective is the use of water.