{"id":949,"date":"2018-07-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/the-difference-between-overhead-irrigation-vs-drip-irrigation"},"modified":"2022-09-08T14:34:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T18:34:12","slug":"the-difference-between-overhead-irrigation-vs-drip-irrigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/the-difference-between-overhead-irrigation-vs-drip-irrigation","title":{"rendered":"The Difference&nbsp;between&nbsp;Overhead Irrigation Vs. Drip Irrigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/splashomnimediatheme\/assets\/images\/blog\/July18\/2-irrigation-types.jpg\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\" title=\"WP Law\" alt=\"irrigation-types\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Farmers and growers often have preferences about the best way to water their crops. Whether you have a large area to irrigate or are planning a system for a smaller patch of land, knowing the difference between drip and overhead irrigation will allow you to make the best selection for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Enhancements in sprinklers and water lines have made newer systems incredibly water efficient compared to older practices. When measuring efficiency, we must consider more than the amount of water used.<\/p>\n<h3>Advantages of Drip Irrigation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Slower distribution of water prevents excessive runoff and possible soil erosion.<\/li>\n<li>Offers much better water efficiency than sprinklers<\/li>\n<li>Waters only those plants or crops alongside the lines, not weeds and unwanted plants that may be on the grounds<\/li>\n<li>Avoids potential water waste that may occur with sprinkler systems due to evaporation and winds<\/li>\n<li>Excellent for chemigation and fetigation of crops<\/li>\n<li>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Advantages of Overhead Irrigation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to cover a larger area as sprinklers imitate rainfall<\/li>\n<li>Excellent for frost protection if designed properly<\/li>\n<li>Requires less filtration unlike the frequent flushes necessary to keep drip systems from experiencing plugged lines<\/li>\n<li>Generally has lower maintenance costs and a longer lifespan of use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With four locations in South Carolina,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/\">W.P. Law<\/a>&nbsp;supplies fluid handling systems that will meet your needs.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/corporate-contact\">Contact us today<\/a>&nbsp;so we can assist you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farmers and growers often have preferences about the best way to water their crops. Whether you have a large area to irrigate or are planning a system for a smaller patch of land, knowing the difference between drip and overhead irrigation will allow you to make the best selection for your needs. 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