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Maximizing Efficiency in Maize Farming: Conserve Water & Energy

Learn how to save water and energy in maize growing by implementing efficient irrigation methods like drip irrigation. Maize is a versatile crop that can also serve as a source of renewable energy. Explore the benefits of optimizing maize production while conserving resources and promoting sustainability.

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Maximizing Efficiency in Maize Farming: Conserve Water & Energy

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  1. THE MAIZE Saving water and energy in maize growing Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  2. MAP Drivingquestion General features Irrigationmethods SurfaceIrrigation Sprinkler irrigation Maize Photo gallery Dripirrigation Maize for new energy Energy & maize Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  3. General Features Maize is a plant that requires the use of a lot of water because it is a spring-summer crop. It requires from 350-800 mm/ha of water. It is a plant that we find more in the north because there is a greater amount of water available. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  4. General Features Maize is a plant that can become 3 metres high. The production of maize is about 120-150 tons per hectare. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  5. Irrigation methods To irrigate the maize we have three methods: scrolling, sprinkling and drip. The best is to drip because it is the one with which you use less water. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  6. Surface irrigation The surface irrigation is the method that serves the greater amount of water as it has to cover the whole ground. With this method, the water evaporates, so there is an excessive consumption of water. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  7. Sprinkler irrigation The sprinkler irrigation is more convenient than scrolling. This method consists in spreading with a water jet, in the form of very small droplets. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  8. Drip irrigation The drip irrigation and the most convenient method to save water and energy because the right amount of water to the plant. This method is very simple and consists in arranging the tubes drilled between the rows of maize. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  9. Energy & maize Maize is a plant that does not consume energy but produces it. For example, to produce energy, irrigation canals can be installed mini-plants that produce clean electricity due to the water flow. The energy can be sold or used for corporate needs. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  10. Maize for new energy The maize in recent years has been widely used not to take the beans, but “trinciarlo” for use in power plants and biogas. The maize in these plants is one of the main materials. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  11. Driving question Saving water and energy in maize growing is possible nowadays. In order to waste less water we have to use drip irrigation method, so as to increase the production, which will allow these biogas plant to thrive. Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  12. Bibliography http://www.agraria.org/coltivazionierbacee/mais.htmhttp://www.netafim.it/article/irrigazione-a-goccia-del-maishttp://www.netafim.it/crop/corn Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  13. Photo gallery Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  14. Drip irrigation Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  15. Sprinkler irrigation Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  16. Surface irrigation Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  17. Biogas Plant Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

  18. Thankyou for your attention Maurizio N. classe 4 sezione B IIS Garibaldi Macerata A.S. 2012-13 Project Maize

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