How should I maintain a drip irrigation system

For a drip irrigation system to work well, the farmer needs to take care of the system at all times to ensure the plants are well-irrigated. The following maintenance tips can help farmers to keep the system working well:

• Use clean water at all times.
• Be careful while working in farm with a drip system to avoid damaging the water pipes, hoses and drip pipes.
• Inspect the system on a regular basis so as to detect any destruction from pests such as termites, rodents, blocked emitters and leaks that cause water loss.
• Ensure the filters are cleaned regularly.
• Make sure the system is well-stored when not in use to stop damage.
• Use mulch (dry material like grass) between the plants to reduce water loss through evaporation and reduce the growth of weeds.

Sources

• Biovision Infonet https://infonet-biovision.org
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