In this article we will discuss about the strategies adopted for dealing with limited irrigation water. 1. Reduce irrigation during non-critical growth stages. 2. Use soil moisture and evapotranspiration (ET) measurements to schedule irrigations. Do not rely on crop appearance. Understand ET and how seasonal water use requirements vary by crop type, elevation, short term […]
How to Deal with Limited Irrigation Water ? | Irrigation | Agronomy
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How to Determine Crop Water Requirements? | Irrigation | Agronomy
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Determination of crop water requirements (CU/ETc) is one of the basic needs for planning of any irrigation project. Methods for determining crop water requirements depend on the desired level of accuracy, availability of equipment and technical know how. More commonly mentioned methods are: Direct measurements of consumptive use (ETC): 1. Transpiration ratio method 2. Depth-interval-yield […]
Institutions of Water Management in the World | Irrigation | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the top eight institutions set up for water management in the world. The institutions are: 1. International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka 2. International Center for Water Technology, California State University, Fresno 3. Directorate of Water Management (DWM) – ICAR, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India and Few Others. 1. International Water […]