Adopted Drip Irrigation Technology for Developing Countries

by Zohrab Samani, New Mexico State Univ, Las Cruces, United States,
Hernan Rojas, New Mexico State Univ, Las Cruces, United States,
Carlos Gallardo, New Mexico State Univ, Las Cruces, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Structures for Enhanced Safety and Physical Security

Abstract:

Two low cost drip irrigation systems are presented. Even though the uniformity of these systems is not as high as the conventional drip systems, the initial and operating costs of the systems are considerably lower. The systems are labor intensive and may require frequent inspection and corrections which is not normally a problem for the countries of Brazil and Columbia where these systems are being used. The effect of these adopted drip systems on crop yield is also discussed.

Subject Headings: Trickle irrigation | Developing countries | Irrigation systems | Benefit cost ratios | Inspection | Crops | Labor | Brazil | South America

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