Timely supply of water to crops through tubewells ,canals, tanks and sprinklers.
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Five Ways to Artificially Supply Plants with Water
Tanja Folnovic
Agronomy Expert
2 min
Water is essential and the most important necessity for plant growth and formation of quality and abundant fruits. The amount of water required by the plant depends on the growing phases during the season. The highest need for water is during the initial crop development, flowering, and fruit setting phases.
Since there are very few regions where precipitation is sufficient enough to satisfy crop needs, additional water must be provided artificially, by establishing an irrigation system. The lack of water during the growing season will lead to reduced yield and even possible failure of the entire crop production.
Water in Agriculture
Agriculture is the largest consumer of the Earth’s available fresh water. Nearly 70% of water withdrawals from watercourses and groundwater are used in farming for crop irrigation.
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Due to climate change and the need for increased food production, the amount of irrigation water has drastically increased and will continue to increase.
Irrigated farming represents 20 percent of the total cultivated land, but contributes to 40 percent of the total food produced worldwide.