In the Jordan Valley in Israel we used surface irrigation in level basins with concrete ditches and subsurface drainage to control salinity until 1980. We began drip irrigation in order to improve several factors, save water by controlling depth of wetting below the root zone, efficiency of supplying smaller quantities of water at certain times, such as after light rainfalls or after planting. ir also allows application of fertilizers several times as needed by the plants. Drip irrigation has reduced man hours for irrigation. We now irrigate larger areas more efficiently and at lower costs over time.
Published by Abba Niv, Drainage Engieer at Zafrir Weinstein Engineers PM
In the Jordan Valley in Israel we used surface irrigation in level basins with concrete ditches and subsurface drainage to control salinity until 1980. We began drip irrigation in order to improve several factors, save water by controlling depth of wetting below the root zone, efficiency of supplying smaller quantities of water at certain times, such as after light rainfalls or after planting.
ir also allows application of fertilizers several times as needed by the plants. Drip irrigation has reduced man hours for irrigation.
We now irrigate larger areas more efficiently and at lower costs over time.
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Very interesting! Is the irrigation system managed by a private company or the government?
Published by Berend van der Zwaan, Hydrologist at Eelerwoude