Management of fertigation and its effects on irrigation systems performance and crop yield

The world demand on food is increasing by the global population growing. World production can be increased intensifying crop land already under cultivation and expanding planted to crops. success of both methods will depend judicious use fertilizers. Fertigation application plant nutrients through irrigation water. It a modern agro-technique provides an excellent opportunity maximize yield minimize environmental pollution fertilizer efficiency, minimizing return invested. Basic components fertigation system are chemical supply tank; injection (pressure differential tank, venturi suction device, positive displacement pump); and, safety anti-pollution devices prevent any potential contamination water source. could affected due unsuitable management system. Use fertilizers changes injected solution pH. Some may damaged increase reactivity /corrosivity lowering pH 6.5 or lower. Clogging lines emitters become problem if not managed appropriately.