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Drip irrigation for corn: A case study comparing sprinkler vs. drip methods in corn farming
Importance of water management in corn cultivation
Sprinklers are currently the most widely used irrigation technology in Romania when it comes to corn cultivation. However, increasing water stress and growing energy prices have pushed farmers to consider more economical alternatives, with precision irrigation being one of them. We visited an agricultural business in Romania, Lux Com SRL, which applied both irrigation methods to its corn fields last season. Mitran Marian, agricultural engineer at Lux Com, agreed to share his observations and feedback.