Agricultural and Biological Sciences
3 years ago

Furrow irrigation overhaul boosts crop yields, saves water for Ethiopian farmers

Journal of Engineering and Applied Science
Performance evaluation of furrow irrigation water management practice under Wonji Shoa Sugar Estate condition, in Central Ethiopia
Belay Yadeta, Mekonen Ayana, Muluneh Yitayew, Tilahun Hordofa

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The study evaluated furrow irrigation at Wonji Shoa Sugar Estate in Ethiopia. They found that the current irrigation system had poor performance. By adjusting the inflow rate and cutoff time, the irrigation efficiency significantly improved. The changes led to better application efficacy and less deep percolation. However, distribution uniformity did not change much. The study concluded that altering the inflow rate and cutoff time can enhance furrow irrigation efficiency.