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 Express Irrigation Efficiencies? | Agriculture
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Methods of Irrigation: 2 Methods
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The choice of irrigation method should be based on the surface topography, soil characteristics, crop to be grown, irrigation source, depth of water application, labour requirement, level of technology and layout and management. The criteria to be adopted for selecting irrigation method are given in Table 13.4. The irrigation method generally adopted by the farmers […]
Micro-Irrigation Systems: Scope and Benefits | Irrigation
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Scope of Micro-Irrigation Systems 2. Principles and Components of Micro-Irrigation Systems 3. Benefits. Scope of Micro-Irrigation Systems: The Water Use Efficiency (WUE) in the Indian agriculture is only about 30-40%, which is one of the lowest in the world. Thus, judicious use of irrigation water needs more […]