drip irrigation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drip irrigation
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The American Farm Bureau Federation says on its website that farmers can reduce water use by up to 40% by getting moisture directly to each plant through drip irrigation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 26, 2025
Similarly, they taught themselves how to install drip irrigation, select native plants and design their garden using resources such as the Waterwise Garden Planner and Calscape websites.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025
Amazon will partner with a water technology startup to help farmers along the river install drip irrigation systems on 165 acres of farmland.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2024
It runs an agriculture guide program that aims to promote climate-smart techniques, like drip irrigation that uses less water, and teaches entrepreneurship skills that may help young women launch farming businesses that use such skills.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
To use drip irrigation it is not necessary to invest in pipes, emitters, filters, pressure regulators, and so forth.
From Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway by Solomon, Steve
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