This case study looks at maximising water and nutrient penetration into root zones using improved irrigation scheduling.

In September 1993 the Management Committee of the National Program for Irrigation R&D requested the authors to prepare a briefing paper on Technology Transfer.

Your committee has asked me particularly to focus on the technological needs of the industry. As a background to this it's worth talking briefly about the research councils and their evolution.

We believe the success of the modern cotton farmer is becoming more dependent upon his being made aware of, selecting and implementing appropriate research and new technology.