Sindh Banana Saves Water

SindhAgronomists say a furrow method cuts banana irrigation 57%.

Yields also rise 12 to 23% in a province where farmers fight over canal water.

Flat-basin flooding pushes local use to nearly 5,000mm a year, while furrows need about 1,228mm.

Farmers must test water salinity, because badly scheduled irrigation lets salts build up in the soil.

Sources: Dawn