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Local grower describes subsurface drip irrigation; USDA NRCS staff cite design and funding help
Summary
An NRCS staff member described subsurface drip irrigation being used on a field in northern Geneva County, Alabama, saying the system conserves water, suits irregularly shaped fields, and can be designed and funded with NRCS assistance. The speaker estimated roughly 20% water savings compared with center pivot systems.
An NRCS staff member described subsurface drip irrigation as a water-conserving alternative for fields in northern Geneva County, Alabama, and said the agency can help with system design and funding.
The staff member said the system uses drip tape installed under the soil surface and is suited to fields that ‘‘are not suitable for center pivot’’ systems or that have ‘‘dry corners on center pivot fields.’’ The field discussed is in the northern part of Geneva County near the Florida…
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