Scientists bat for rain hose technology
The Hindu
Water use efficiency for raising crops in summer season will be higher through rain hose technology than sprinkler system, according to scientists at Cotton Research Station of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University at Veppanthattai in Perambalur district.
The new, affordable spray micro-irrigation technology will be ideal for cultivation of onion, ground nut and vegetable crops in Perambalur district. Rain hose is flexible with a pattern of drip holes made with nano-punching technology to ensure uniform flow of water, S. Somasundaram, Associate Professor and Head, Cotton Research Station, Veppanthattai, said.
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