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Pressured drip irrigation a game-changer for cotton farming

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: December 19, 2025
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In Manas county of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, farmers have adopted high-pressure drip irrigation, bringing the Tianshan snowmelt directly to cotton roots with precision. Combined with integrated water-and-fertilizer management, this system has replaced traditional flood irrigation, conserving water while boosting yields.