Problems and Prospects of Drip Irrigation In Tamil Nadu

By : G. Nedumaran , M. Manida

Page No: 191-196

Abstract
The drip system of irrigation is said to have a major impact on agricultural resource and cost savings, yield of crops and overall profitability. Hence, the drip system of irrigation should be extensively promoted, especially in those areas where there is insufficient water for irrigation. However, there is resistance from farmers because the lateral pipes required for this system are expensive, and are susceptible to salt deposits and rodent damage. The majority off armers are not able to replace the damaged laterals. Other factors that lead to low adoption of the drip irrigation system are lack of knowledge about maintenance, inability to monitor the drippers continuously, lack of follow up activities or service from the drip company, and unavailability of spare parts.

Authors :
G. Nedumaran
Professor, Department of Commerce, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

M. Manida
Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Alagappa, University, Karaikudi.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2021.62.02.9