On-Farm Furrow Irrigation Technology Demonstrations in Louisiana
ISSN 2158-9429
Volume 13, Issue 2 - December 2020
Editor: Linda Chalker-Scott
Abstract
- This project was designed to demonstrate that furrow irrigation technologies improve irrigation efficiency on production farms. Non-replicated results showed water savings attributable to the surge valve, followed by the soil moisture sensor. The demonstrations illustrated the importance in developing trustful relationships with partner producers; these established relationships aided in building value in the technology for management and labor decisions that potentially contributed to economic savings and conservation potential. In some cases, the gained knowledge created the necessary environment for future behavioral change.
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