Question

a).what is irrigation scheduling?

b).advantages of Cropwat using in irrigation schedule?

c).state three irrigation scheduling methods ?

d).why of the net irrigation requirements to a crop field is not sufficient ?
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Answer 1

a)Irrigation scheduling is the process used by irrigation system managers to determine the correct frequency and duration of watering. The following factors may be taken into consideration: Precipitation rate of the irrigation equipment - how quickly the water is applied, often expressed in inches or mm per hour.

b)CROPWAT 8.0 for Windows is a computer program for the calculation of crop water requirements and irrigation requirements based on soil, climate and crop data. In addition, the program allows the development of irrigation schedules for different management conditions and the calculation of scheme water supply for varying crop patterns. CROPWAT 8.0 can also be used to evaluate farmers’ irrigation practices and to estimate crop performance under both rainfed and irrigated conditions.

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d) Due to less availability of water.