“Low cost, high profit: New era of farming with drip irrigation”

Intro: If you want to make farming a profitable deal in today’s time, then you will have to move forward from old methods. Drip irrigation is a method that helps in giving more production with less water. Let’s know how.

Key points:

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What is drip irrigation?

Drip irrigation is a method in which water is delivered drop by drop directly to the roots of the plants. This does not waste water and the plant takes water as per its requirement.

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Main benefits:

1. Water savings up to 50-70%

2. Production increases up to 20-40%

3. Fertilizer consumption is reduced (with fertigation)

4. Use in more crops is possible

5. Grass and weeds are reduced

6. Work is done with less labor

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Main parts of drip system:

Water Source: Tank, borewell or pond

Main Line: Thick pipe through which all the water is supplied

Sub-Main & Laterals: Thin pipes that are laid in the field

Emitters/Drippers: These are fitted on the pipe, which release water drop by drop

Filter & Fertigation Unit: For cleaning water and mixing fertilizer

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In which crop should drip irrigation be done?

Vegetables: Tomato, Chillies, Brinjal, Onion

Fruits: Grapes, Banana, Pomegranate, Mango

Cash Crops: Cotton, Sugarcane

Medicinal Crops: Aloe Vera, Ashwagandha

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Cost and Subsidy:

Cost per acre: ₹25,000 to ₹45,000 (depends on quality of pipe)

Government Subsidy:

Central + State Governments provide subsidy up to 50-90%

Apply under Agriculture Department or PMKSY Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana)

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How to get drip system installed?

1. Contact the agriculture department

2. Get the land surveyed

3. Get government approval (Aadhar, Khatauni, bank passbook, farm map etc. will be required)

4. Get it installed from an authorized dealer

5. Subsidy will be paid later in the account

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Precautions:

Clean the pipe from time to time

The filter should not be dirty

There should be no mud or particles in the water

Maintain the pressure correctly (1-1.5 bar)

1. Benefits:

30-60% water savings

20-40% increase in production

Savings of both fertilizer and labor

2. Cost and subsidy:
The central and state governments provide subsidy of up to 50-90% on drip systems.

Conclusion:
If you want to get more profit from farming at low cost, then drip irrigation is an excellent option. Get information today and make your fields smart.