For the First Time in Turkey, a New Irrigation System started to be used Scientifically in the Faculty of Agriculture.

A new system for citrus fruits has started to be used scientifically for the first time in our country in the application area of Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture. Professor at the University of Algeria Setif by ISTECH. Dr. In this system, which was developed under the leadership of Abdelmalek Douibi, the water it needs can be supplied to the plant from all points of the system without the use of pressure, with the drippers placed subsurface.

MUCH MORE ECONOMIC IN THE LONG TERM

Underlining that as an alternative to the pressure dripper systems traditionally used in subsurface irrigation systems, a new system has been started to be used scientifically for the first time in our country, in the field of application of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dean Prof. Dr. Mustafa Erkan said, “In this multi-point (continuous) low pressured system, the water needed by the plant can be provided in a shorter time compared to the traditional drip irrigation system, without the need to apply high pressure. Although this system has a high initial investment cost compared to other drip irrigation methods, it also saves a significant amount of water and fertilizer by applying water and fertilizer closer to the root zone, in addition to saving electricity. However, weed growth in this system is considerably reduced compared to traditional drip irrigation systems. In addition, evaporation losses are minimized with this system. Since the subsurface drip irrigation system is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions (harmful UV rays, etc.), it has a long life compared to other drip irrigation systems. We can easily say that it is much more economical than existing irrigation systems in the long run.” used the phrases.

Resource: https://www.akdeniz.edu.tr/turkiyede-ilk-kez-yeni-bir-sulama-sistemi-ziraat-fakultesinde-bilimsel-olarak-kullanilmaya-baslandi/