Irrigation Methods

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What is drip irrigation?

• Drip irrigation involves flooding the entire field with water.

• Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that delivers water directly to the base of plants.

• Drip irrigation is a method of watering plants manually.

• Drip irrigation is a type of sprinkler system.

How does furrow irrigation work?

• Water is directed into furrows between crop rows, where it seeps into the soil and irrigates the plants.

• Plants are individually watered by hand

• A network of pipes is used to flood the entire field

• Water is sprayed directly onto the leaves of the plants

What are the advantages of sprinkler irrigation?

• Manual operation only

• Limited to specific crop types

• Increased water wastage

• Efficient water distribution, reduced water wastage, automated operation, minimized soil erosion, versatile for different crops

Explain the concept of basin irrigation.

• Basin irrigation uses sprinklers to water crops.

• Basin irrigation involves flooding the entire field with water.

• Basin irrigation involves creating small basins on the field to hold water and allow it to slowly infiltrate into the soil.

• Basin irrigation requires digging deep trenches for water flow.

What irrigation method is this?

What are the main components of a drip irrigation system?

• hose, sprinkler, timer

• pump, nozzle, rain barrel

• fertilizer, seeds, gloves

• water source, tubing, emitters, filter

What are the environmental benefits of furrow irrigation?

• Furrow irrigation accelerates soil erosion

• Furrow irrigation conserves water, reduces soil erosion, and minimizes nutrient leaching.

• Furrow irrigation promotes nutrient leaching

• Furrow irrigation increases water usage

What are the different types of sprinkler irrigation systems?

• flood

• overhead

• micro

• center pivot, drip, surface, subsurface

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