Sentences with phrase «on drip irrigation»

You can also set up your system to run on drip irrigation, and PlantsOnWalls sells irrigation kits with tubing made from recycled tires:

A few small countries — Cyprus, Israel, and Jordan — rely heavily on drip irrigation.

For more on efficient water use in agriculture in dry regions, click back to my post on the pioneering work on drip irrigation by Daniel Hillel and read about how solar - powered pumping systems and drip irrigation are improving incomes and lives in sub-Saharan Africa.

Not exact matches

Xeriscaping typically includes emphasis on native plantings, mulching, and no or limited drip / subsurface irrigation.

In Morocco, we worked with an important citrus supplier on a project to convert existing sprinkler practices to drip irrigation; this resulted in a 60 % reduction in water usage.

«The permeability of biofabrics may appeal to growers without drip irrigation who rely on rainfall or sprinkler irrigation to meet crop water demands,» they added.

While half of the park will use a traditional sprinkler - type watering system (right), NMSU will oversee the other half of the park, on which a subsurface drip irrigation system has been installed (left).

Property Features — Quiet upscale neighbourhood of Sabadeco — Professionally landscaped garden including drip irrigation system — Big pool and bathroom outside the house for more convenience — Nearly private beach for diving and snorkeling (just off Andrea I & II dive sites)-- Stainless steel grill — privet Gazebo overlooking the sea and enjoy a perfect sea breeze — Gazebo a very special place for a romantic dinner — Flat screen LED TV — Wine cooler — Ceiling fans and air conditioning in both rooms — High end countertop finishes — Ceramic tile floors and showers in all bathrooms — Mosquito Screens on all exterior doors and windows (recently renovated)

First of all, Jack Keller, who has written the classic texts on drip and sprinkler irrigation [some of his work is here] and who Jen probably also knows, is also an active participant in the design team.

So we economize on the use of water by using low cost drip irrigation application systems, and creating breakthroughs in lowering filter friction, pipe friction, and pump energy losses through a system design approach in which each component contributes optimally to the efficiency and affordability of the total system.

The Central Government also plans to focus on promoting water conservation through the use of drip irrigation, among other efforts, and by developing drought - resistant crops, along with mitigating methane emissions from rice production and controlling farm waste through the creation of large - scale biogas digesters.

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.

While the drip irrigation systems demonstrated in the video are impressive, it's hard to ignore the fact that the project is reliant on volunteer labor from abroad — while the volunteers describe how the local population has a hard time understanding the idea of saving and using rain water.

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.

Performing outdoor landscape irrigation audits which included testing sprinkler and drip irrigation systems to point out deficiencies, and creating a watering schedule for customers * Meeting customers at their homes and place of business to answer inquiries on water conservation measures and practices * Serves as an AMWC representative at community fairs or trade shows to promote water conservation * Assist Conservation Manager and GIS / IM Administrator with Excel and ArcGIS projects.

«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.