Sentences with phrase «drip irrigation techniques»

Many engineers and entrepreneurs are working on smart ways to improve agricultural irrigation systems to minimize water use, from improved drip irrigation techniques to using cell phones and sensors to keep farmers alerted to areas of their crops that need water or are over watered.

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There are already techniques to protect the timber industry and cattle farmers in the south - east of the US from a water shortage, including drip irrigation and better early warning systems.

In recent years, some growers already have dramatically reduced the amount of water and synthetic fertilizer they use by practicing precision farming techniques, such as drip irrigation, which reduces the overall amount of water used and therefore nitrate runoff.

The following technologies are mentioned: (a) adaptable cultivars (e.g. cabbage, tomato, union, etc.), (b) water saving techniques (e.g. drip irrigation system or micro-irrigation system), (c) appropriate production practices (e.g. hydroponics, concrete benches, protected agriculture).

Webber, in his article, also provides some excellent insights into innovative farming techniques like drip irrigation, which yields «more crop per drop» and in the process, conserves water and the energy required to pump it.

Zedeck writes,» [B] y eliminating the need for traditional fertilizers (which damage soil and water tables), and distributing a cost effective drip irrigation system and training on green water management (rainwater collection) techniques, we think the Backpack farm model could actually shift the entire mindset of how to develop rural economies and make a positive impact Africa's food security by empowering rural farmers with access to markets.

Growing hydroponically using NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), rockwool slab drip irrigation and water culture for seedling propagation.

«Many continue to use flood irrigation rather than sprinklers, drip or micro-drip techniques that are far more precise in terms of putting water right on the plant where it needs it.