Fertigation is the application of soluble fertilisers and micronutrients to crops through an irrigation system, and drip irrigation systems are highly suited to support this process, generally used to supply the crop's nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium needs. Advantages Disadvantages -       Less volatilisation as fertiliser is applied directly to [...]

There are two basic injection methods used to apply fertigation in drip irrigation systems: pressure differential and injection pumps. Many factors will influence which system suits your needs best and can be dependent on your management style, skill level, farm size, layout, costs, power supply, or crop sensitivity. In this [...]