Thoothukudi farmers encouraged to adopt drip irrigation
The Thoothukudi Agriculture Department is promoting drip irrigation to help farmers manage changing weather patterns and water scarcity. The government is offering significant subsidies, ranging from 75% to 100%, to encourage the adoption of these water-efficient systems.
Why it matters
Promotes sustainable agricultural practices and resource management in regions vulnerable to drought.
Thoothukudi Agriculture Department invites farmers to adopt drip irrigation systems to cope with changing weather patterns and to benefit from subsidies ranging between 75% to 100% on irrigation equipment.
According to a press statement, the drip irrigation system offers several benefits, including fertigation, where water soluble fertilizers are dissolved and supplied directly to the crops along with the irrigation. The system also helps control weeds by supplying water only to the required areas, preserves soil health, improves crop quality and supports farmers cultivating in difficult landscapes and terrains.
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