GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF DRIP IRRIGATION:

• LESS WATER NEEDED
• LABOR SAVINGS & CONVENIENCE
• AUTOMATED DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZERS, HERBICIDES, NEMATICIDES & FUNGICIDES
• COST SAVINGS ON FERTILIZERS, HERBICIDES, NEMATICIDES & FUNGICIDES BECAUSE OF LESSER AMOUNTS USED
• LESS NEED FOR FOLIAR FUNGICIDES THAN WITH SPRINKLER IRRIGATION

The table summarizes what are generally proposed to be the advantages of drip irrigation over more traditional methods. Some will debate the validity of some of the statements, particularly that pertaining to labor savings and convenience. The pros and cons of this method of irrigation are not the primary issue of this discussion.

In recent years, considerable effort has been undertaken by nematologists to investigate and develop methods to apply nematicides via drip irrigation systems. Sufficient positive data has been developed to indicate that this is a viable system for nematicide application and, that in some cases, improved results are obtained over more traditional methods of application.

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