Drip irrigation (also referred to as trickle irrigation or micro irrigation) utilizes the concept of applying small amounts of water through perforations in distribution lines to specific areas of application. The system essentially consists of a perforated plastic pipe laid on the ground or buried at a shallow depth. Water is supplied through these pipes. […]
Drip Irrigation and Its Components | Irrigation System | Agriculture
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How to Express Irrigation Efficiencies? | Agriculture
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In irrigation water management, it is necessary to evaluate the irrigation practices from the time water leaves the source till it is utilized by the plants. The concept of efficiency which is an input output relationship is applied to irrigation practice. The objective of this analysis is to identify the areas where improvement is necessary […]
How to Determine the Quality of Irrigation Water? | Agriculture
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Almost all irrigation waters contain some soluble salts in them. In some cases the amounts of salts are so much that the water is not suitable for irrigation. In some situations, even though the salt content of the water is low, continued irrigation may gradually build up the salt content in the rootzone. Irrigation water […]