DRIP IRRIGATION

By biukes the bloga on 20th May, 2025

DRIPLINE METHOD OF IRRIGATION

Why would you prefer dripline irrigation to other methods of irrigation?

This is a method of watering plants by slowly delivering water directly to the root zones of a plant through tubes or pipes with small emitters or holes that drip water into the soil. It has got a number of benefits as follows:

1. Efficient utilization of water: 90% efficient in allowing plants to use the water applied directly to the root zones of the plants.


2. It minimizes the growth of weeds: the  water is directly supplied mainly to the root zones of the plants hence leaving other places dry discouraging the growth of weeds compared to overhead irrigation method where water is applied all over the surface of the soil that encourages the growth of weeds .


3. Reduced Disease Pressure

Less Foliar Wetting: Since water is applied directly to the roots and not the plant leaves, the risk of fungal or bacterial diseases is reduced. Wet leaves and stems can create favorable conditions for pathogens, so this helps improve plant health.

1. Reduced Labor Costs
   
   
   
   
   1. Efficient Delivery System: Once set up, drip irrigation requires less manual labor compared to traditional methods like flood irrigation or hand-watering. It also reduces the need for constant monitoring of watering schedules.
   
   
   2. Automation Potential: Automated systems further reduce labor requirements, freeing up time for other tasks on the farm or in the garden.
   
   
   
   


2. Nutrient Delivery (Fertigation)

Fertilizer Application: Drip systems can be used for fertigation, the process of delivering liquid fertilizers directly through the irrigation system. This allows for more precise and efficient nutrient delivery, optimizing plant growth and reducing fertilizer

1. Improved Crop Yield


2. Consistent Water Supply: Drip irrigation helps maintain a consistent water supply, which is crucial for crops that require uniform moisture levels. This can lead to improved crop growth and higher yields.

1. Prevents Overwatering: By controlling the water application rate, drip irrigation minimizes the risk of overwatering, which can lead to root rot or nutrient leaching.

At moiz quest irrigation we have various types of drplines depending on which plants

a farmer intends to plants. For instance :

10-15cm interval emitter: is suitable for vegetables like carrots, onions, flowers, and bedplants

20-30cm interval emitter: suitable for vegetables like kales, manage, cabbages and other crops that require moderate spacing.

At moiz, we not only sell the dripline but also offer installation through our qualified technicians.