New Mexico State University is positioning itself as a leader in agricultural sustainability as a team of researchers embark on new projects to study groundbreaking water-saving technology.
New Mexico State University researchers formed an interdisciplinary group this year to study two water-saving systems from Tal-Ya Agriculture Solution and N-Drip. The projects are based at NMSUs Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center in Doña Ana County. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
Tal-Ya Agriculture Solutions Mitra system is a patent-based, recyclable platform that facilitates an ideal microclimate around plants roots. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
The N-Drip system provides precise irrigation using only gravitational force for power and tolerates natural water without the use of pressure-based filters. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)