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PLASTICULTURE
DRIP IRRIGATION Drip irrigation is a method, which optimises the use of irrigation water by providing it uniformly and directly to the roots of the plants, through a closed network of plastic pipes. Nutrients can be dissolved in the water to reach the roots. Drip irrigation has had a remarkably successful track record in India. Today it irrigates more than 55,000 ha. in the country. High yields in sugarcane, grapes, banana, mango, guava, pomegranate, sapota, okra, cabbage, cauliflower, cotton, coconut, arecanut, roses have been obtained by Indian farmers. There are over 50 drip system manufacturers in the country. Industry is growing at an average of 40% per annum.

Drip irrigation can save about 50% of water for the farmer. By supplying just the right amount of water, it prevents over watering .

Saves fertilizers upto 50%.
Makes cultivation of saline land possible and makes saline water usable for irrigation.
Makes undulating land cultivable.
Shortens gestation period of crop growth.
Prevents soil erosion.
Reduces labour cost on weeding.
Increases yield by 30-100% depending upon the crop.