Drip irrigation systems are probably the most efficient for our climate, but they do require some periodic maintenance. It’s pretty easy to do this maintenance yourself, and it won’t take long. It ...

As your drip irrigation system ages, you need to check regularly for problems, particularly if the system is more than five years old. Over time those little emitters and tubes can start popping off ...

When Peter Ritter decided to revamp his Orinda backyard recently, one of the first steps was installing a drip irrigation system -- inconsistently hand watering with a hose just wasn't getting the job ...

The sight is not uncommon in California: water moving slowly across farm fields, in broad sheets or through a grid of ditches, propelled only by the pull of gravity. Flood irrigation is a tried and ...

IN case of irrigation water shortage, every drop counts. Various methods can be used to economise on water use, one among them is the drip irrigation, which is the most efficient system. Modern drip ...

For Trevor Hardy of Brookdale Fruit Farm, flexible irrigation design is the key to managing unpredictable weather, limited ...

Want to make the best irrigation system for vegetable gardens? Learn how to make a cheap drip irrigation system that works for homes and small farm gardens. One of the most important aspects of ...

DRIP irrigation is a method of irrigating row crops and it helps efficient utilisation of water that is a key input for agriculture. Given poor efficiency of our canal system because of sizable water ...

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 ...