When fish are recovered from ponds, the effluent is often drained, presenting both an environmental challenge and an agricultural opportunity. The effects of irrigation with pond effluent and its interaction with applied fertilizer were assessed in a field experiment using French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and kale (Brassica oleracea) over two growing seasons near Sagana, Kenya. Fresh and dry ma...

The replacement of flood-irrigation systems by drip-irrigation technology has been widely promoted with the aim a more sustainable use freshwater resources in irrigated agriculture. However, evidence for an irrigation efficiency paradox emphasizes need to improve our understanding impacts transformations on water resources. Here, we developed distributed hydrological modeling approach investiga...

Although the term precision irrigation is now quite widely used, often to mean drip irrigation, there is no commonly accepted definition or conceptualisation of the term, and no cohesive framework to guide research, development or adoption. This paper is reporting on a review of precision irrigation funded by NPSI. This review is considering the role of current irrigation application technologi...

Distributed irrigation systems are those in which the water access (via pump or human power), distribution (via furrow, watering can, sprinkler, drip lines, etc.), and use all occur at or near the same location. Distributed systems are typically privately owned and managed by individuals or groups, in contrast to centralized irrigation systems, which tend to be publicly operated and involve lar...

Most species of Cucurbitaceae respond favorably to irrigation, especially when combined with fertilizers. The effect drip irrigation nitrogen fertigation in melon grown on a very light soil Central Poland, during 2013–2015, was evaluated. field experimental design split-plot four replications. Two factors were studied: (1) treatments applied two combinations—drip + broadcast fertilization (cont...

Abstract Drip irrigation systems are widely used worldwide to satisfy the water demand of agricultural crops. It is known that drip technology has a number other advantages, such as intensive irrigation, automation, and economical benefits. The methods which available in hydraulics calculation design. One most important issues system correct estimation discharge coming out drippers. As from hyd...

Coastal bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L.) may be a potentially important source of bio-based energy in the southern US due to its vast acreage. It is often produced as part of a waste management plan with varying nutrient composition and energy characteristics on fields irrigated with livestock wastewater. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of subsurface drip irrigation wi...