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Israeli Drip Irrigation Technology

 

Karnataka’s horticulture department is planning to adopt Israeli drip irrigation technology (DIS) to service 124 drought-prone areas in the state and is commissioning a pilot project in 10 taluks spanning 8 districts at a cost of Rs. 5 crore (USD 1.08 million).

 

 

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Karnataka’s horticulture department is planning to adopt Israeli drip irrigation technology (DIS) to service 124 drought-prone areas in the state and is commissioning a pilot project in 10 taluks spanning 8 districts at a cost of Rs. 5 crore (USD 1.08 million). The pilot will irrigate 720 acres at a cost of Rs. 70,000 an acre that will include installation of a DIS system, cost of quality seeds, plants and fertilizers, organic manure, training, social awareness program, demonstrations, marketing, and post harvest technology. The program will be implemented through several implementing agencies.

If implemented correctly, DIS technology typically increases yield by 20-30% and the Government feels that this investment will greatly augment the income of small and marginal farmers. Agriculturists say that a grower can use DIS associated technology to cultivate one perennial crop like mango, sapota, lime, pomegranate and inter-crop with vegetables, flowers, medicine, and aromatic plants while the DIS system itself will last longer.

India and Israel signed a work plan for a 3 year engagement when Federal Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar visited Israel in May to cover these areas. Apparently, this project is part of the same deal.