Minimum Water Use
Type: Approaches
Creation: 2009-06-30 00:00 Updated: 2017-06-26 17:43
Compilers: Mehmet Zengin
Reviewers: Fabian Ottiger
Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied
- Country: Türkiye
- Region/ State/ Province: Konya
- Further specification of location (e.g. municipality, town, etc.), if relevant: Karapınar
- Map: View Map
Description of the SLM Approach
Short description of the Approach
Instead of flow irrigation that requires high water consumption and causes excessive evaporation, water can be transported in pipes till crop's body and can be given slowly under controlled conditions. The approach is brought to farmers by state institutions as well as banks, and education for the scientific background, installation and usage of the technology is provided by state-owned companies
Detailed description of the Approach
Aims / objectives: To inform the farmers who use water in their crops about minimum water use, effective water use, in order to conserve underground water resources in semi-arid regions. The basic stress of the approach is to demonstrate the advantages of drip irrigation in terms of croping, soil preservation and particularly the water preservation.
Methods: To convey water by means of pipes until the crop roote zone and distribute water in a controlled manner by using valves. This method facilitates also the use of chemical fertilisers.
Stages of implementation: The methods of drip irrigation system will be tought in detail to land users. Measure addresses to the benefits of minimum water use by field demonstrations. Information is delivered to the farmers in winter and the other studies are caried out in spring and summer.
Role of stakeholders: Actually drip irrigation plans are done by private companies and there is significant financial support from state companies. The role of stakeholders are limited with the eagerness to follow approach and to use suitable crop types.
Photos of the Approach
- 📍 Karapınar, Konya, Turkey
- 📷 anonymous (Karapınar, Konya)