Drip irrigation with its ability of small and frequent
water applications have created interest in view of
decreased water requirements, possible increased
production, and better product quality (Connor
et al. 1981; Mohammed et al. 2006). Edoga and
Edoga (2006) reported that with drip irrigation,
the soil is maintained continuously in a condition
which is highly favourable to the crop growth. As
the applications are located close to the plant root
zone, the losses caused by through drainage or by
wetting inter-rows and ridges are minimised. The
report stated that drip irrigation generally compare
favourably with other types of irrigation both in terms
of crop yield and water conservation. Drip irrigation
has proved to be a success in terms of water and
increased yield (Bhardwaj 2001). Therefore, the
objective of this study was to examine the water use,
growth, and yield of cassava under different water
regimes using the drip irrigation technology that
can be easily transferred to the local farmers that are
involved in the cultivation of cassava in Nigeria.