Don't Bogart
Well-Known Member
Israel has been doing this for decades. Israelite's argue over everything but survival, never saw better team work.Water must cost more. Only then will industry do what you propose. Money talks. The wine grapes are already drip watered and use much less than other crops. New vineyards are planted with drip lines at the same time, that's been standard operating procedure for many years.
When I was driving north to Haifa I saw citrus groves all irrigated. Everything is grown this way. Strawberries, melons, you name it. Wouldn't be surprised if it was mandated. Looked cool, looked expensive for up front costs but the savings of water. I think it was about 80 - 90%.
I believe they've just finished up a desalinization program. 100% supplied for the country.