Drip irrigation outperforms in water efficiency for growing tomatoes and cucumbers.
Improving water efficiency in agriculture is crucial for meeting food demands. A study in Oklahoma compared three irrigation methods for growing tomatoes and cucumbers. Drip irrigation was found to be the most water-efficient, yielding the most product per water used. It also had lower setup costs and time requirements compared to other methods. This aligns with previous research showing drip irrigation as the most efficient method.