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Improving Irrigation Efficiency

Newman, J. P. American Nurseryman 208(9):28-32. 2008.

To conserve water and avoid contributing to nonpoint-source pollution, growers need to adopt water-management programs that include proper irrigation scheduling and runoff management. An important component of water-management programs is improving irrigation efficiency, which is the focus of this article.


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Author(s): Julie P. Newman

Section: Water Management and Irrigation