Study the picture and answer the questions that follows :

1. Name the type of irrigation.
2. What are the advantages of this type of irrigation?

1. Drip Irrigation
2. Advantages of Drip Irrigation are:
   1. Fertilizer and nutrient loss is minimized due to localized and reduced leaching.
   2. Water application efficiency is high if managed correctly.
   3. Field levelling is not necessary.
   4. Recycled or non-potable water can easily be used.
   5. Moisture within the root zone can be maintained at field capacity.
   6. Soil erosion is less.
   7. Water distribution is highly uniform.
   8. Labour cost is less.
   9. Variation in supply can be regulated by regulating the valves and drippers.
   10. Fertilization can be included with minimum waste of fertilizers.
   11. Usually operated at low pressure thereby reducing energy costs.