The Nilgiris: A properly designed and operated sprinkler irrigation system can provide frost protection for certain vegetables and small fruits, particularly strawberries and exotic vegetables like iceberg, lettuce, broccoli, zucchini and others.
The Nilgiris: A properly designed and operated sprinkler irrigation system can provide frost protection for certain vegetables and small fruits, particularly strawberries and exotic vegetables like iceberg, lettuce, broccoli, zucchini and others.
Inclement climate conditions prevailing in the Nilgiris have forced the farmers to resort to use of sprinklers as heavy frost is taking a toll on their farm crops. Farmers in Gudalur and tribal villages in the Nilgiris are also using conventional methods like bed sheets, drop cloths, blankets and plastic sheets to make suitable covers for vulnerable plants.
Farmers in Theetukal, Emerald, Muthorai, Palada in Ooty and Nedukula, Kattabettu, VOC Nagar, Kookalthorai and Masakal from Kotagiri are facing the brunt of frost and have resorted to sprinklers to keep their crops moist through the night.
Inclement climate conditions prevailing in the Nilgiris have forced the farmers to resort to use of sprinklers as heavy frost is taking a toll on their farm crops. Farmers in Gudalur and tribal villages in the Nilgiris are also using conventional methods like bed sheets, drop cloths, blankets and plastic sheets to make suitable covers for vulnerable plants.
Farmers in Theetukal, Emerald, Muthorai, Palada in Ooty and Nedukula, Kattabettu, VOC Nagar, Kookalthorai and Masakal from Kotagiri are facing the brunt of frost and have resorted to sprinklers to keep their crops moist through the night.