Which type of irrigation system is followed in areas with less availability of water? How is it adopted?
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Answer:
Surface irrigation is preferred if the irrigation water contains much sediment. The sediments may clog the drip or sprinkler irrigation systems. If the irrigation water contains dissolved salts, drip irrigation is particularly suitable, as less water is applied to the soil than with surface methods.
Soil type: Sandy soils have a low water storage capacity and a high infiltration rate. T...
Slope: Sprinkler or drip irrigation are preferred above surface irrigation on steeper or ...
Water availability: Water application efficiency (see Annex 4, step 8) is generally hig...
Explanation:
Water is an essential element for survival. About seventy per cent of the human body consists of water while plants contain almost 90 per cent of water. Still, we have to depend on some outside sources to fulfil the water requirements of our body.
Similarly, crops require water for their growth and development. The process of supplying water to the crops is known as irrigation.