Status of Irrigation Water Use on Pecans in Georgia: Lesson for Growers, Extension Specialists, Extension Agents, Professional Farm Managers, and Appraisers
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This study examines recent
irrigation water use by pecan
farmers in Georgia. Data on
yields, total water use, and
irrigation cost was collected. In
total, data from 10 systems
were obtained and analyzed.
Data was acquired via a survey
instrument that was mailed to
likely participants. Yearly
averages were calculated for
water use, irrigation cost, and
crop yield. Irrigation water use
numbers were combined with
rainfall data to produce total
water application numbers for
each year from 1999 to 2003.
Our analysis showed that on the
average, pecan farmers in
Georgia are not supplying their
trees with enough total water
needed for optimum yield based
on the recommended 48 inches
per year.