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CATEGORY 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE. Trellising. Irrigation.

What is Irrigation?.

also known as watering, is the agricultural practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to stimulate the growth of crops, as well as to produce ornamental plants and grasses..

―Water for irrigation has traditionally been obtained through dams, lakes, rivers, ponds, canals, tube wells, and other sources. ―The time, amount of water required, rate and frequency of watering is dependent on several factors..

Conventional vs. Modern Technique.

What is conventional technique?. Irrigation methods that are most often or traditionally performed are known as conventional methods ..

This is a manual irrigation technology in which water is drawn straight from wells and utilized to irrigate fields using a pulley..

A n old irrigation method in which wheels were used to draw water from a well. Rahat is an animal-based system. These wheels were moved by calves and cows by tying the ropes to the animal bodies..

Modern Technique. This irrigation method/technique uses tubes, pumps, and sprays to artificially distribute water to the land. It’s commonly employed in locations where rainfall is unpredictable or where dry spells or drought are predicted.

In this method Water droplets are sprayed or sprinkled across the landscape like raindrops. Sprinkler irrigation can irrigate areas that are too irregular to irrigate with conventional methods..

Drip system. Water drips from small holes near plant roots and passes through narrow large pipes. It is direct watering of plant roots is necessary. There is no water waste with this method since less water is lost to evaporation, runoff, and wind..

Safety measures. • Maintain all guards and shields, particularly those protecting energy units. • Ensure that no service or associated systems is in the irrigation system's path. • All electricity lines should be buried around the apparatus and clearly marked. • When the equipment is running stay away from the moving parts.