The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions
We compare the effect of the wetting front detector on yield and water productivity with farmers' practices (FP) and irrigation requirements based on crop water requirement calculation (IRCWR). A field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of the wetting front detector, FP and IRCWR combined...
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| author | Adimassu, Zenebe Balana, Bedru Appoh, Richard K. Nartey, Eric Gbenatey |
| author_browse | Adimassu, Zenebe Appoh, Richard K. Balana, Bedru Nartey, Eric Gbenatey |
| author_facet | Adimassu, Zenebe Balana, Bedru Appoh, Richard K. Nartey, Eric Gbenatey |
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| description | We compare the effect of the wetting front detector on yield and water productivity with farmers' practices (FP) and irrigation requirements based on crop water requirement calculation (IRCWR). A field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of the wetting front detector, FP and IRCWR combined with six fertilizer rates. We also interviewed 50 farmers to understand their perception about the use and associated concerns with the wetting front detector. Analysis of variance and partial budget economic analysis were performed. The results show that the wetting front detector saved 16% of irrigation water compared to FP, which in turn led to 16% labour saving to irrigate pepper as compared to FP. Yield and water productivity of pepper were not significantly affected by the irrigation regimes. Regardless of irrigation regimes, yield of pepper was significantly influenced by fertilizer treatment in both years. Although the highest fresh fruit yield of pepper (8.6 t ha-1 ) was recorded from Fortifer granules, the highest marginal rate of return was obtained from application of inorganic fertilizer including 173 N, 36 P,18 K ha ¹. The majority of farmers perceived the wetting front detector as low risk and compatible to use. The result also suggests that farmers are interested in buying and adopting the tool for future use. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1083622025-10-14T15:09:09Z The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions Adimassu, Zenebe Balana, Bedru Appoh, Richard K. Nartey, Eric Gbenatey pepper economic analysis fertilizers field experimentation irrigation scheduling crop water use technology farmers water capacity development crop yield irrigation water fertilizer application risks irrigation wetting front water requirements water productivity farmers' attitudes soil properties We compare the effect of the wetting front detector on yield and water productivity with farmers' practices (FP) and irrigation requirements based on crop water requirement calculation (IRCWR). A field experiment was conducted to assess the effect of the wetting front detector, FP and IRCWR combined with six fertilizer rates. We also interviewed 50 farmers to understand their perception about the use and associated concerns with the wetting front detector. Analysis of variance and partial budget economic analysis were performed. The results show that the wetting front detector saved 16% of irrigation water compared to FP, which in turn led to 16% labour saving to irrigate pepper as compared to FP. Yield and water productivity of pepper were not significantly affected by the irrigation regimes. Regardless of irrigation regimes, yield of pepper was significantly influenced by fertilizer treatment in both years. Although the highest fresh fruit yield of pepper (8.6 t ha-1 ) was recorded from Fortifer granules, the highest marginal rate of return was obtained from application of inorganic fertilizer including 173 N, 36 P,18 K ha ¹. The majority of farmers perceived the wetting front detector as low risk and compatible to use. The result also suggests that farmers are interested in buying and adopting the tool for future use. 2020-10 2020-06-01T08:44:02Z 2020-06-01T08:44:02Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108362 en Limited Access Wiley Adimassu, Zenebe; Balana, B. B.; Appoh, Richard; Nartey, Eric. 2020. The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions. Irrigation and Drainage, 69(4):696-713. [doi: 10.1002/ird.2454] |
| spellingShingle | pepper economic analysis fertilizers field experimentation irrigation scheduling crop water use technology farmers water capacity development crop yield irrigation water fertilizer application risks irrigation wetting front water requirements water productivity farmers' attitudes soil properties Adimassu, Zenebe Balana, Bedru Appoh, Richard K. Nartey, Eric Gbenatey The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions |
| title | The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions |
| title_full | The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions |
| title_fullStr | The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions |
| title_short | The use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation-scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of Ghana: evidence from field experiment and farmers' perceptions |
| title_sort | use of the wetting front detector as an irrigation scheduling tool for pepper production in the upper east region of ghana evidence from field experiment and farmers perceptions |
| topic | pepper economic analysis fertilizers field experimentation irrigation scheduling crop water use technology farmers water capacity development crop yield irrigation water fertilizer application risks irrigation wetting front water requirements water productivity farmers' attitudes soil properties |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/108362 |
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