Question

Interpret the importance of irrigation in the field of agriculture. Explain giving three points

Answer 1

Irrigation is important for agriculture because:

1. It maintains the moisture in the soil which is necessary for the germination of seeds. It is essential for the growth of the roots of plants which do not grow well in dry soil.

2. It is essential for the absorption of mineral nutrients by the plants from the soil. So irrigation is necessary for the general growth of the plants.

3. The crop receives two important elements hydrogen and oxygen from the water.