Advantages and Disadvantages of drip irrigation system

A. Advantages of drip irrigation system:

• Water saving and higher yield
• High quality and increased fruit size
• Suitable for all types of soil
• Easy method of fertigation and chemigation
• Saving in labour and field preparation cost

B. Disadvantage of drip irrigation system

• High initial investment
• Clogging of emitters
• Possible damage of system components due to animals, etc.