Investigation into the Effects of Deficit Irrigation on PotatoProduction in Dedza District-Malawi

Aina Chikankheni; Kondwani Simukonda; Richwell Mwiya; Mofwe Kapulu; Mulenga Kalumba; Mulonda Kamuti1

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Publication Date: 2023/09/20

Abstract: Deficit irrigation strategies in furrow irrigation are important concerns to save irrigation water in areas of poor water management. This study was conducted to establish the strengths andweaknesses of the current irrigation practices in Dedza district, to evaluate the influence of two different types of deficit irrigation on yield strategies on yield, and to establish the profitability ofpotato production under AFI and FFI.The Certified potato variety “Violet” seeds were used as study material during the experiment which was laid out as a randomized complete block design.

Keywords: Deficit Irrigation, Irrigated Potato Production, Water use Efficiency, Maximum Allowable Depletion, Alternate Furrow Irrigation, Fixed Furrow Irrigation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8363416

PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23JUL1872.pdf

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