Drip irrigation can be a great aid to the efficient use of water.
A well designed drip irrigation system or subsurface drip irrigation system will lose practically no water to runoff, deep percolation or evaporation. Irrigation scheduling can be precisely managed to meet crop demands, holding the promise of increased crop yields and quality. Drip irrigation will decrease water contact with crop leaves, stems, and fruit. Thus conditions may be less favorable for the onset of diseases. When the drip tube can be buried below the soil surface, it is less vulnerable to damage during cultivation or weeding.