Maize (Zea mays, L.) is an important staple crop and has contributed significantly in ensuring food security and the growth of Ghana's economy. Its productivity over the years has been limited by unpredictable rainfall pattern. The experiment was conducted to design and evaluate a simple PVC drip irrigation system using akposoe maize variety as a test crop, during the 2011 major growing season in a semi-decidous environment in Kumasi, Ghana. Irrigation water applied at the surface (0 cm), 20 cm, and 40 cm below surface, with "No irrigation" as control forming the four treatments. The design...