PROTECTING OUR WATER THROUGH EFFECTIVE DRIP IRRIGATION METHOD!

While implementing and managing a drip irrigation system to replace less efficient flooding practices and sprinkler applications presents a host of opportunities, farmers are also concerned. It should be noted that a drip irrigation system that manages only water is less complicated to implement than a solution that combines water and plant protection products. For the latter, some concerns are: Will I get the mix of water distribution and application of the plant protection products right? Will I have an even distribution of products throughout my system? Will I cause leakages into the ground water?

“The water scarcity is reflected in the business figures, because any major drought is accompanied by a corresponding reduction in the cultivation areas that we manage,” says customer, there were some droughts, and we reduced our cultivation area by 30 percent. “Without a drip irrigation system, we would have had to reduce our cultivation areas by 60 to 70 percent instead of 30 percent during the droughts. That would have been a catastrophe.”

In fact, drip irrigation provides water-use efficiency of more than 95 percent. That translates to a water-use reduction of more than 60 percent over traditional flooding methods. It’s more efficient, can be automated and is less labor-intensive.

Additionally, these innovative crop solutions could include critical pest control measures such as root-knot nematode or white fly control, as well as effectively managing a range of suitable plant-disease products. By connecting all the right technology and solutions, we reduce incidence and spread of viruses while boosting phytogenic effects. What is the next result? Drip irrigation systems  have the capacity to provide increased crop/fruit size, improved yields and longer shelf life – all of which contributes to a stronger bottom line for Farmers.

We continue to enjoy meeting and working with so many of today’s Farmers, sharing how a strategic Drip Irrigation systems provide a long-term positive return on investment while we also help address the water scarcity problem. It’s a scenario Dripsol Company is proud to share! Happy Farming 2018

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2018 Drip irrigation: what you should know

As many readers may already know, drip irrigation is a form of irrigation that uses a system of tubes and emitters to drip water slowly onto the soil surface, or directly into the soil. Although methods of slowly applying water to plants have been around since ancient times, modern drip irrigation using plastic tubes and emitters was developed and patented in Israel by Simcha Blass in conjunction with Kibbutz Hatzerim in 1959.

The most important advantage to drip irrigation is that it is more efficient than traditional irrigation methods. Drip emitters can be placed to deliver water only where it is needed, so water isn't wasted on unplanted areas. By applying water slowly, drip irrigation also allows water to be absorbed quickly into the soil instead of standing on the soil surface. This means that far less water is lost to evaporation than with flood irrigation or sprinklers. Additionally, because water sinks into the soil rather than puddling, there is less loss due to runoff, which makes drip irrigation a good choice for steep terrain. Another way in which drip systems can conserve water is by installing them under a layer of mulch, promoting even greater water savings by further reducing evaporation from the soil. Last but not least, it should be noted that by saving water, drip irrigation also saves the homeowner money.


Drip irrigation has several other advantages. In addition to water, plant roots also need air and when soil pores are completely flooded, roots can actually “suffocate.” The slow application of water by drip systems virtually guarantees a good soil/water environment with a balance of water and oxygen in the soil. Next, weeds don't grow if they don't have water, so they become far less of a problem when water is efficiently targeted to desirable plants by using drip irrigation. As a bonus, this means that herbicide use can be cut back or eliminated, which is better for both the environment and the pocketbook. A final advantage of drip irrigation is its flexibility. It can be installed in a variety of landscapes and, at a relatively low cost, it can be altered and changed as plants grow.

There are disadvantages to drip irrigation systems that should be considered as well. Sediment or bugs that find their way into the tubing can clog drip emitters. In-line filters can be installed to eliminate most of this clogging, but mineral deposits can also clog emitters. There is really no easy way for homeowners to eliminate this, but clogging due to mineral deposits can be delayed by using emitters with a greater flow rate. For example use a 2-gallon per hour (2gph) emitter rather than a 0.5gph emitter, but run it for a shorter time. The faster flow discourages mineral buildup which can cause clogging.

In addition to problems with clogging, drip irrigation systems, with their softer tubing and plastic emitters, are more easily damaged by animals than irrigation systems made of sturdier PVC or metal components. Some dogs seem to delight in chewing on drip tubing, and drip systems also make tempting targets for thirsty rabbits or squirrels. On the plus side, buying drip tubes in shallow trenches or under mulch seems to be effective in mitigating this sort of damage.


If you are considering installing a drip system, putting it on an automatic timer is recommended. An automatic timer provides a consistent watering schedule. With a timer, you provide the exact amount of water you want and there is no forgetting to turn the system on or off.

Something else to consider when planning a drip system is planting zones. Simply put, this means that the same valve should service plants with similar watering needs. You wouldn't want a drip line that waters a vegetable garden to also serve a cactus garden, because their water needs are so different. A simple, inexpensive pressure regulator is also necessary because drip systems require far less water pressure than normal house pressure. Most emitters cannot withstand pressures greater than 40psi and micro-sprinklers cannot function below 10psi (psi stands for “pounds per square inch,” the measurement standard for water pressure).

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