Evolution in Agriculture Due to Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation is changing the lives of millions of farmers worldwide, enabling higher yields to be produced from any land while saving water, fertilizer and energy.

FREMONT, CA: What is drip irrigation?

Drip irrigation is the most competent water and nutrient delivery system for growing crops. It delivers water and nutrients straight to the plant's roots zone, in the right amounts, at the right time, so each plant gets exactly what it needs, when it needs it, to grow optimally. Due to drip irrigation, farmers can produce higher yields while saving on water and fertilizers, energy and crop protection products.

How does it work?

Water and nutrients are delivered over the field in pipes called 'dripper lines' featuring smaller units known as 'drippers.' Each dripper emits drops containing water and fertilizers, resulting in the uniform application of water and nutrients directly to each plant's root zone across an entire field.

Why do farmers prefer drip irrigation?

The reason is simple. Drip Irrigation delivers greater ROI than other irrigation methods and gives farmers an efficient and simple way to operate their farms.

- Greater consistent quality yields

- Huge water savings: no evaporation, no runoff, no waste

- 100% land usage - drip irrigates evenly in any topography and soil type

- Energy savings: drip irrigation operate on low pressure

- Efficient usage of fertilizer and crop protection, with no leaching

- Less reliance on weather, greater stability and lower risks

Why do plants prefer drip irrigation?

Just like people, plants such as to get their water and nutrients in a balanced way. No one wants to eat a month's worth of food in one day, and the same goes for plants. This is why drip irrigation applies to water and nutrients frequently and in small doses, ensuring optimal growing conditions that help produce the greatest yields possible. 

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

- High accessibility of water and nutrients

- Doses of water and nutrients customized to plant's development needs

- No saturation and good soil aeration

- Avoids high salinity caused by undue fertilizer application

- No wetting of foliage can affect the outcome of fungal diseases

Why the world needs drip irrigation

Incorporate increasing water scarcity, and it's clear why we require a way to increase agricultural productivity and resource efficiency. That's where drip irrigation suits in, changing the economics of global agriculture by enabling farmers to produce more calories per hectare and cubic meters of water.

- Decrease the impact of drought and climate change on food production

- Prevent contamination of groundwater and rivers caused by fertilizer leaching

- Support rural communities, mitigate poverty, and reduce migration to cities