Shandong Hit by Spring Drought: Water-Saving Drip Irrigation in Orchards to Cope with the Drought

Original title: From Flood Irrigation to Drip Irrigation: Saving Water to Withstand the Spring Drought

On April 6, fruit growers in Dongshuikuang Village, Zhanggezhuang Town, Fushan District, Yantai City, Shandong Province, install drip irrigation equipment in a large cherry orchard. Photo by Xinhua (Sun Wentan)

Since the beginning of spring, Yantai City, Shandong Province, has lacked effective rainfall, making the spring irrigation situation urgent. Local authorities have adopted water-saving measures such as replacing flood irrigation with precision drip irrigation and building mortar-lined canals to prevent seepage and leakage, improving water use efficiency and ensuring that spring irrigation proceeds smoothly.

On April 6, fruit growers in Dongshuikuang Village, Zhanggezhuang Town, Fushan District, Yantai City, Shandong Province, install drip irrigation equipment in a large cherry orchard. Photo by Xinhua (Sun Wentan)