Abstract
Efficient use of scarce water resources through improved irrigation tech-
niques has been the focus of investigations during the past two decades. Furrow-
bed method ofirrigation no doubt saves significant quantitiesof water and improves
the fertilizer use efficiency through line source application, determination of
optimum bed width as well as optimum fertilizer application is needed for
improving wheat yields. Bed widths of 60, 80 and 100 cm and nitrogen fertilizer
doses of 75, 112 and 150 kg/ha were tested for water and fertilizer conservation.
The study showed a water saving of 34, 43 and 48% from 60. 80 and 100 cm beds,
respectively. as compared to flat borders. The optimum width was found to be 80
cm and nitrogen fertilizer dose of 112 kg/ha for maximum yield of wheat crop
