Plan the Whole Farm Before You Buy the Next Block Expanding drip irrigation from a single field block to several blocks changes the buying decision from a product purchase into a system-planning exercise. A grower or procurement buyer who buys tape, filters, valves and fittings block by block may save time at the quotation stage but often pays for it later through mismatched components, uneven pressure and unnecessary spare-part inventory. The better approach is to treat the entire irrigated area as one future system, even when installation will be phased over several seasons. Start with a zone-by-zone hydraulic plan. Map each block’s size, slope, soil type, crop rotation and water…