Drip irrigation: options for smallholder farmers in eastern and southern Africa
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TextSeries: RELMA Technical Handbook SeriesPublication details: Nairobi Regional Land Management Unit (RELMA) 2001Edition: No. 24Description: x, 60pISBN: - 9966-896-77-5
- S 619 .S54 2001
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Describes some drip irrigation options that can be promoted by extension officers in eastern and southern Africa and this includes the most interesting small-scale low-cost drip irrigation methods. According to the book, drip irrigation methods reduce the non-productive water losses associated with conventional irrigation such as from evaporation and soil runoff, and make better use of minimal water supplies in arid areas. Presents methods that have been used effectively in other parts of the world with information on how to learn more about them or order equipment.
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