ABOUT IRRIGATION

 

                         About Irrigation

The supply of water to crops at different intervals is called Irrigation. When the crops are irrigated, nutrients dissolved in them, and water gets transported to each part of the plants.

              Traditional method of irrigation 

(i) By moat (pully system), (ii) By chain pump, (iii) By Dekhli (lever system), (iv) Rahat.

               Latest method of irrigation 

(i) Sprinkle system, (ii) Drip system.

(1) Sprinkle system:- This system is used on uneven land where the water is available in similar quantities. In this system perpendicular pipes having a rotation nozzle on the top is joined to the main pipes with the help of a pump, it escapes from the rotation nozzle. It is sprinkled everywhere on the crops. It is very useful for sandy soil.

 

(2) Drip system:- In this system, the water fall drop by drop just at the position of the roots, so it is called the Drip system. It is the best technique for watering trees, plants, and your garden. This system consists of the main pipe to which lateral pipes. The nozzle is attached to these lateral pipes. The nozzle is grounded just near the roots of the plants. It provides the water drop by drop to the plants. Water is not wasted at all. So, it is a boon region where the ability of water is poor.