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Wick Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
Wick Irrigation, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Wick irrigation offers the potential for very low cost, robust microirrigation in difficult environments. Wick irrigation was first used in India in combination with buried clay pot irrigation. It has proven itself in the most severe desert conditions.
Super Efficient Irrigation With Buried Clay Pots, David A. Bainbridge
Super Efficient Irrigation With Buried Clay Pots, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Buried clay pot irrigation was first described in an agricultural extension bulletin in China more than 2000 years ago. The clay pot provides demand responsive irrigation at very high efficiency. Clay pot irrigation can be 5-10 times more efficient than conventional irrigation. It is being used more widely in Asia, Africa, Latin American and the US.