(i) Little amount of water is used.
(ii) Reduces incidences of certain diseases /fungal diseases.
(iii)Can be used on sloppy areas because there is no risk of surface run off/no risk of soil erosion
(iv) Water under low pressure can be used
(v) Some fertilizers and pesticides can be applied with irrigation water
(vi) Minimizes growth of weeds
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