Constraints Experienced by Sugarcane Farmers in Adopting Drip Irrigation Technology

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Pappireddipa� taluk of Dharmapuri District in Tamil Nadu to ascertain the constraints faced by the sugarcane growers in adop�ng drip (micro) irriga�on technology. Altogether, 120 sugarcane growers using drip irriga�on system cons�tuted the sample of the study. The major constraints in adop�on of drip irriga�on technology were frequent clogging in laterals and drippers followed by system damage due to rats and other animals and lack of technical knowledge about maintenance of the drip system.