Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Rajkumar Agarwal, Sudhanshu Shekhar, Aastha Thakur, David J Olakkangal and Yadvendra Pal Singh

Abstract:
Agriculture is both a contributor to and a victim of water scarcity and the issue is only going to get worse as agricultural demand increase in the future. Sustainable agricultural technologies are the only way to address this issue. Micro irrigation is a modern technique for irrigation that provides water to the crops with low pressure and flow. Using drippers, sprinklers, foggers and other emitters on the surface and subsurface of the ground. This system is effective in saving water and increase water use efficiency as they use pipes or underground tubes according to the crop need and surface runoff and deep percolation is totally avoided ensuring uniform water application. When compared to conventional irrigation system micro irrigation can lower usage by 70-80%. More engineering solutions will be used to increase the economic return, keeping water productivity more adaptable to new technology. The current approach assists with proper water usage by offsetting the drawbacks of conventional approaches with mostly involve drip irrigation and sprinkler systems. Micro irrigation systems can be used to increase crop quality and yield while conserving a significant amount of water. All of these highlight the necessity of water conservation and increased water usage effectiveness in order to increase agricultural production.