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Irrigation System Selection in an Energy-Short Economy

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  • Benson, Verel W.
  • Everson, Curtis A.
  • Sharp, Rodney L.

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Low pressure center pivot irrigation was the most energy efficient sprinkler irrigation system of the four sprinkler irrigation systems simulated for three representative types of Nebraska farms. Given 1978 and 1980 energy prices, natural gas was the least expensive fuel for powering the systems. Although an autogated pipe irrigation system proved most efficient in simulation, it is untried and is limited to fields adaptable to surface irrigation. Increased energy costs may force some irrigators to switch to dryland farming, convert to a less energy-intensive system, or irrigate with the present system and forego replacement if salvageability is too low

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  • Benson, Verel W. & Everson, Curtis A. & Sharp, Rodney L., 1981. "Irrigation System Selection in an Energy-Short Economy," Miscellaneous Publications 330146, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersmp:330146
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.330146
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    1. Negri, Donald H. & Brooks, Douglas H., 1988. "The Determinants Of Irrigation Technology Choice," 1988 Annual Meeting, August 1-3, Knoxville, Tennessee 270403, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    2. Negri, Donald H. & Brooks, Douglas H., 1990. "Determinants Of Irrigation Technology Choice," Western Journal of Agricultural Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 15(2), pages 1-12, December.

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