DESIGN AND EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF A DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR COTTON IN THE CONDITIONS OF TASHKENT REGION

This paper presents a scientific study on the design of a drip irrigation system for cotton cultivation on an 8-hectare field at the “Shukrullo-Yasmina Agro” farm, located in the Bo‘ka district of Tashkent region. The research addresses the calculation of irrigation norms, hydraulic analysis of pipelines, selection of optimal pipe diameters, determination of pressure losses within the system, and criteria for selecting the appropriate pump model. The findings provide a comprehensive basis for the effective planning and implementation of drip irrigation in cotton farming under the local conditions of Tashkent region.